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Congenital Malformations and Syndromes: Early Diagnosis and Prognosis in Neonatal Medicine

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Congenital malformations are defects of the morphogenesis of organs or body regions identified during intrauterine development or at birth. They may be isolated and single or multiple. Their global birth prevalence is about 2–3%. Congenital defects may be caused by genetic and/or environmental factors, acting singly or in combination. A deep knowledge of the family and pregnancy histories, of the congenital anomalies and/or dysmorphic features’ classification, as well as of the most appropriate cytogenetic and/or molecular genetic tests may facilitate the neonatologist to the newborn’s correct assessment and management.

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  1. Department of Sciences for Health Promotion and Mother and Child Care, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy

    Giovanni Corsello & Mario Giuffrè

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  1. Department of Pediatrics Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy

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  2. Department of Pediatrics Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy

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  3. Liverpool Women’s Hospital Neonatal Unit, Liverpool, UK

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Corsello, G., Giuffrè, M. (2018). Congenital Malformations and Syndromes: Early Diagnosis and Prognosis in Neonatal Medicine. In: Buonocore, G., Bracci, R., Weindling, M. (eds) Neonatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29489-6_153

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