Congenital lobar emphysema mimicking as persistent pneumonia in a newborn
Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is an uncommon congenital malformation of the lung that can present with respiratory distress in early life. We report a full term female baby who presented with intermittent bluish discoloration of the lips and extremities during crying since birth. An initial diagn...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-11-01
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Series: | Clinics and Practice |
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Online Access: | https://www.clinicsandpractice.org/index.php/cp/article/view/224 |