Congenital Malformation

Congenital malformation is a medical condition where a baby is born with a part of their body not properly developed. This could mean that the baby is born with a deformity, an absence of an organ, or a structural abnormality in the body. Such malformations can range from minor to serious, with some being fatal. Congenital malformations can be caused by genetic factors, environmental factors, or a combination of both. Many congenital malformations can be diagnosed with prenatal tests, and treatments to help improve the quality of life of affected babies are available.