Rare cause of neonatal apnea from congenital central hypoventilation syndrome

Rare cause of neonatal apnea from congenital central hypoventilation syndrome

Abstract Background Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) is a rare condition caused by mutations in the Paired-Like Homeobox 2B (PHOX2B) gene. It causes alveolar hypoventilation and autonomic dysregulation. This report aimed to raise awareness of this rare cause of neonatal apnea and h...

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Main Authors: Prakarn Tovichien, Krittin Rattananont, Narathorn Kulthamrongsri, Mongkol Chanvanichtrakool, Buranee Yangthara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-02-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Case report
cogenital central hypoventilation syndrome
CCHS
neonatal apnea
PHOX2B
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03167-8

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