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Tumors Associated with Sudden Infant and Childhood Death

Authors: Henry F. Krous, Amy E. Chadwick, Hart Isaacs Jr.

Published in: Pediatric and Developmental Pathology | Issue 1/2005

Abstract

Tumors are rare causes of sudden death in infancy and early childhood. The goals of this study were to determine the types and frequency of the tumors associated with sudden death occurring in cases between birth and age 3 years. The San Diego Sudden Infant Death Syndrome/sudden unexplained death in childhool (SUDC) Research Project database and the literature were reviewed retrospectively. Sixty-eight cases, with the most (84%) affecting the heart and brain, were identified. Tumors are a rare but significant cause of sudden death in infancy and early childhood, and their diagnosis may have significant genetic implications for planning future pregnancies. The diagnosis of these lesions can be established only after thorough postmortem examination.

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Title: Tumors Associated with Sudden Infant and Childhood Death
Authors: Henry F. Krous
Amy E. Chadwick
Hart Isaacs Jr.
Publication date: 01-02-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric and Developmental Pathology / Issue 1/2005
Print ISSN: 1093-5266
Electronic ISSN: 1615-5742
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10024-004-7077-z

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