Sandbox: Reddy

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]

Natural History, Prognosis and Complications

Complications

• Fetal demise
• Intrauterine growth restriction
• Hydrops
• Limb deformities
• Microcephaly

Diagnosis

Physical Examination

Clinical manifestations suggestive of Congenital varicella syndrome include:

	Clinical Manifestations in congenital varicella syndrome
Skin	Cicatricial lesions Cutaneous defects Hypopigmentation
Eye	Chorioretinitis Cataracts Micropthalmia Anisocoria
Central Nervous System	Intrauterine encephalitis Cortical atrophy/porencephaly Seizures Mental retardation Autonomic instability
Musculoskeletal system	Limb hypoplasia Muscle hypoplasia
Gastrointestinal	Gastrointestinal reflux
Systemic Manifestations	Intrauterine growth retardation Developmental delay
Urinary Tract	Hydroureter Hydronephrosis