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A novel mutation in FOXF1 gene associated with alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins, intestinal malrotation and annular pancreas.
Neonatology - 1 Jan 2013
Miranda Joana, Rocha Gustavo, Soares Paulo, Morgado Hélder, Baptista Maria João, Azevedo Inês, Fernandes Susana, Brandão Otília, Sen Partha, Guimarães Hercília
Abstract excerpt
Alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins (ACD/MPV) is a rare, fatal, neonatal developmental lung disorder, which usually presents as persistent pulmonary hypertension unresponsive to treatment. The authors report the case of a neonate with persistent pulmonary hypertension, associated with duodenal stenosis secondary to annular pancreas and intestinal malrotation. Support treatment,...
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