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Are developmental and congenital anomalies different or the same?
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Different: Congenital anomalies are present at birth. Developmental anomalies develop over time.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Probably different.: Congenital anomalies are typically genetically-determined anatomical defects as part of a syndrome or isolated accidental anatomical problems. Developmental anomalies have to do with acquired problems of neurobehavioral nature, typically.
Answered 10/3/2016
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