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Persistent pulmonary hypertension in newborn infants with cogenital myotonic dystrophy

K Rais-Bahrami1, M G MacDonald, G D Eng

  • 1Department of Neonatology, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

The Journal of Pediatrics
|April 1, 1994
PubMed

Insights

Congenital myotonic dystrophy can cause severe persistent pulmonary hypertension in infants. This condition often leads to fatal respiratory insufficiency, even with advanced medical interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Neonatology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Congenital myotonic dystrophy (CDM) is a severe genetic disorder affecting newborns.
  • Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPH) is a critical condition in neonates.
  • Respiratory insufficiency is a common and serious complication in infants with CDM.

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