Clinical teratology
McCormack, M.K.
American Family Physician 28(6): 153-161
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-838X PMID: 6650332 Document Number: 216350
Of particular importance in teratogenesis is the time of exposure to the offending environmental agent, route of exposure, and genotype of the embryo and the mother. The major teratogens include irradiation, maternal infections, other illnesses in pregnancy (diabetes, thyroid disease, maternal phenylketonuria, virilizing diseases), a host of pharmacologic agents and environmental contaminants. Teratogen exposure carries the potential for cancer in later life. Several sources of information on teratogens are now available.