Detection of Congenital Anomalies

For the detection, and for a true evaluation of an anomaly in a child, a comprehensive history and physical examination followed by further examinations and tests in the later ages are needed. Since the risk of having a syndrome increases with the number of defects, a full familial history of congenital anomalies, history of miscarriages, stillbirths and spontaneous abortion, and a comprehensive consultation by a genetic specialist is typically suggested for any infant having a single anomaly or a combination of multiple defects.