Vrozených

Vrozených is the genitive plural form of the Czech adjective vrozený, meaning congenital or present from birth. It appears in medical and descriptive phrases such as vrozené vady (congenital defects). The term denotes state or conditions that exist at birth or arise during fetal development, rather than being acquired after birth.

Congenital conditions encompass a broad range of abnormalities, including structural, functional, and metabolic disorders. Structural anomalies affect the body’s form, such as heart defects or limb malformations. Functional or metabolic disorders involve how the body works, sometimes becoming evident shortly after birth or later in infancy. Some congenital conditions can be detected prenatally, others are diagnosed after birth during routine examinations or targeted testing.

Etiology is varied and can be genetic, chromosomal, or due to environmental influences during pregnancy. Factors may include inherited mutations, chromosomal abnormalities, teratogens, infections, or maternal health conditions. In many cases, the exact cause remains unknown. The term vrozených is used across medical specialties and is frequently paired with specific descriptors like vrozené srdeční vady or vrozené metabolické poruchy.

Diagnosis and management depend on the condition. Prenatal screening and diagnostic procedures (such as ultrasound or other fetal tests) can identify some congenital issues before birth. After birth, newborn screening programs, clinical evaluation, and supportive or curative treatments (surgery, therapy, medications) are used. Prognosis varies widely, from conditions compatible with normal life to those requiring ongoing medical care.