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Primary pulmonary hypoplasia: a case report and review of the literature.

Authors :
Odd, DE
Battin, MR
Hallam, L
Knight, DB
Odd, D E
Battin, M R
Knight, D B
Source :
Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health; Aug2003, Vol. 39 Issue 6, p467-469, 3p
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

A case of primary pulmonary hypoplasia in a term female neonate presenting with severe respiratory distress at birth is reported. Respiratory failure persisted and she died at 12 days of age. Primary pulmonary hypoplasia is a rare condition not associated with other maternal or fetal disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10344810
Volume :
39
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10573005
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1440-1754.2003.00191.x