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Most common congenital anomaly associated with lithium -

A
Cardiac malformations
B
Neural tube defects
C
Renal anomaly
D
Fetal hydantoin syndrome
High-Yield Explanation
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.

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