German syndrome

Overview

A rare disorder caused by fetal exposure to trimethadione (anticonvulsant drug) and resulting in various physical and developemental abnormalities.

Symptoms

* Mental deficiency * Speech disorders * Growth deficiency * Brachycephaly * Midfacial hypoplasia

Treatment

As there is no known treatment to "cure" German Syndrome, any treatment involved would be for the symptoms or complications such as for treatment for the lymphedema.