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Use of lithium during pregnancy increases the risk of development of which of the following malformations in the baby?

A
Facial defects
B
Cardiac defects
C
Neural tube defects
D
Urogenital defects
High-Yield Explanation
Lithium causes Ebstein's anomaly (malformation in tricuspid valve of hea) if given in pregnancy. Other side effects of lithium includes: Leucocytosis I Tremors (most common adverse effect) Hypothyroidism Increase Urine (polyuria) Mothers (avoided in pregnancy).

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