Arteriovenous malformation. Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an abnormal connection between arteries and veins, bypassing the capillary system. This vascular anomaly is widely known because of its occurrence in the central nervous system (usually cerebral AVM), but can appear in any location.
Since fetal alcohol syndrome covers a wide range of problems, there are many possible symptoms. The severity of these symptoms ranges from mild to severe, and can include: 1  a small head.  a smooth ridge between the upper lip and nose, small and wide-set eyes, a very thin upper lip, or other abnormal facial features.
Fetal Alcohol Effects: FASDs. Traditionally, alcohol birth defects and other problems caused by a mother drinking while pregnant were broadly grouped under the term âfetal alcohol effects.â Today, the range of problems that impact babies born under these conditions are referred to as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs).