What is a Congenital Anomaly?
A congenital anomaly is any condition or malformation present before or at the time of birth. It includes structural malformations, genetic and chromosomal defects, congenital infections and inborn errors of metabolism. Most congenital anomalies are detected antenatally or in the neonatal period. Some conditions, such as Tay-Sachs Disease, present later in childhood. Please refer to our inclusion list for further details.
