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Pediatric Cardiology
Published in: Pediatric Cardiology 2/2006

01-04-2006 | Case Reports

Can Cystinosis Cause Coronary Artery Dilatation?

Authors: S. Olgar, K. Nisli, A. Dindar, R.E. Omeroglu, T. Ertugrul

Published in: Pediatric Cardiology | Issue 2/2006

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Abstract

In children, dilated coronary arteries are usually caused by Kawasaki’s disease. We report four children with dilated coronary arteries and nephropathic cystinosis.
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Metadata
Title
Can Cystinosis Cause Coronary Artery Dilatation?
Authors
S. Olgar
K. Nisli
A. Dindar
R.E. Omeroglu
T. Ertugrul
Publication date
01-04-2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Cardiology / Issue 2/2006
Print ISSN: 0172-0643
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1971
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-005-1107-0

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