The influence of ante-natal phenytoin therapy on palatal fusion in rat embryo

Background: Antiepileptic drug (phenytoin) is extensively used by pregnant women who have seizure disorders. It is reported to produce a variety of facial defects, and considered as an important cause of nongenetic cleft palate in their offspring. Objective: To investigate the influence of admini...

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Main Authors: Khaleel, Ruwaidah F., Selman, Mohammad O., Al-Ani, Imad Matloub Dally, Al-Salihi, Anam R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Department of Anatomy, National University of Singapore 2014
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/36841/1/Influence_of_Ante-Natal_Phenytoin_Therapy.pdf