Table 3.
Distribution of the different congenital anomalies according to the body system
| Central nervous system anomalies | No. | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocephalus | 16 | 12.3 |
| Meningocele | 16 | 12.3 |
| Anencephaly | 15 | 11.5 |
| Spina bifida | 3 | 2.3 |
| Othersa | 4 | 3.1 |
| Musculoskeletal anomalies | ||
| Clubfoot | 10 | 7.7 |
| Omphalocele | 5 | 3.8 |
| Gastroschisis | 4 | 3.1 |
| Abnormal hand | 3 | 2.3 |
| Syndactyly | 2 | 1.5 |
| Polydactyly | 2 | 1.5 |
| Abnormal leg and pelvis | 2 | 1.5 |
| Othersb | 11 | 8.5 |
| Gastrointestinal anomalies | ||
| Cleft lip | 24 | 18.5 |
| Cleft lip | 21 | 16.2 |
| Pierre Robin syndrome | 6 | 4.6 |
| Esophageal atresia | 5 | 3.8 |
| Imperforate anus | 3 | 2.3 |
| Tongue tie | 2 | 1.5 |
aOthers included myelomeningocele, spinal dysmorphism, encephalocele, and microcephaly
bOthers included oligodactyly, abnormality of the right hand, Amelia, amputated hand, amputated lower limb, fused toes and fingers, phocomelia, short leg, pigeon chest, scoliosis, and abnormal lower limb