fetal hydantoin syndrome

This syndrome resembles the well-described Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and has also been called the "fetal hydantoin syndrome".

Fetal hydantoin syndrome, also called fetal dilantin syndrome is a group of defects caused to the developing fetus by exposure to the teratogenic effects of phenytoin or carbamazepine.

It may also be called congenital hydantoin syndrome, Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome, Dilantin Embryopathy, or Phenytoin Embryopathy.

Dilantin Embryopathy Phenytoin Embryopathy None Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome is a rare disorder that is caused by exposure of a fetus to the anticonvulsant drug phenytoin (Dilantin).

Newborn babies with Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome, a consequence of using Hydantoin and/or its major derivatives Phenytoin, Dantrolene and Fosphenytoin, can present with the Cupid's bow defect known as cleft lip.