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Pulmonary agenesis: a predictor of ipsilateral malformations
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle 98195-6320, USA. mcunning@u.washington.edu
American Journal of Medical Genetics
|June 27, 1997
Summary
Pulmonary agenesis, a rare congenital defect, is frequently associated with limb and facial abnormalities. This suggests a potential link in developmental pathways, possibly related to early embryonic aortic arch development.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Biology
- Medical Genetics
- Pediatric Medicine
Background:
- Pulmonary agenesis is a rare congenital malformation.
- It can occur in isolation or alongside other congenital anomalies.
- A specific case highlighted the need to investigate associated defects.