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Neonatal pleural effusion associated with pulmonary sequestration: A case report.

Authors :
Twanabasu, Sajal
Chalise, Shiva Prasad Sharma
Source :
Clinical Case Reports; May2024, Vol. 12 Issue 5, p1-5, 5p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Pleural effusion is rare during neonatal period with an estimated prevalence of 0.06%. It may sometimes uncommonly be secondary to pulmonary sequestration. Besides common conditions like hydrops fetalis, congenital heart disease, congenital chylothorax, chromosomal abnormalities; pulmonary sequestration should also be considered while evaluating the cause for neonatal pleural effusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
12
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177398237
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.8956