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Imaging of primary unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia: a case report

Authors: P. Demaret, R. Menten, C. Debauche, S. Moniotte

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 9/2009

Abstract

Background

Pulmonary hypoplasia is a rare cause of neonatal dyspnea almost always secondary to other conditions. We report an exceedingly rare case of primary unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia.

Results and discussion

This case illustrates the role of prenatal magnetic resonance imaging when this condition is suspected during the fetal life. Combined with ultrasounds, this imaging modality offers a three-dimensional evaluation of the lungs that can be critical for postnatal medical management.

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Title: Imaging of primary unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia: a case report
Authors: P. Demaret
R. Menten
C. Debauche
S. Moniotte
Publication date: 01-09-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 9/2009
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-008-0893-9

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Imaging of primary unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia: a case report

Abstract

Background

Results and discussion

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