Syndrome delineation. 1. Malformations and dysplasias

Postgrad Med. 1979 Jan;65(1):207-10, 212, 214. doi: 10.1080/00325481.1979.11715035.

Abstract

A practical classification of genetic disorders and birth defects divides them into five categories: malformations, dysplasias, inborn errors of metabolism, deformities, and variant familial developmental patterns. The first two categories are discussed here. The last three will be discussed next month in part 2.

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Drug-Induced
  • Abnormalities, Multiple
  • Abnormalities, Radiation-Induced
  • Achondroplasia / genetics
  • Arteriovenous Malformations
  • Bone Diseases, Developmental
  • Chromosome Aberrations
  • Chromosome Disorders
  • Congenital Abnormalities / classification*
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / complications
  • Genetic Diseases, Inborn / classification*
  • Humans
  • Nevus / genetics
  • Pigmentation Disorders / genetics
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
  • Syndrome