Most common congenital anomaly associated with lithium -: (A) Cardiac malformations, (B) Neural tube defects, (C) Renal anomaly, (D) Fetal hydantoin syndrome
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Cardiac malformations Teratogenic effects of lithium o Lithium carries the risk of teratogenesis if ingested during pregnancy, especially during first trimester. o The most commonly repoed congenital malformations are cardiac abnormalities paicularly Ebstein's anomaly. o Other congenital malformations have also been described and include neural tube defect, Talipes, Microtia, thyroid abnormalities.