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Review
. 2003 Aug;39(6):467-9.
doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.2003.00191.x.

Primary pulmonary hypoplasia: a case report and review of the literature

D E Odd  1 , M R Battin, L Hallam, D B Knight
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Review

Primary pulmonary hypoplasia: a case report and review of the literature

D E Odd et al. J Paediatr Child Health. 2003 Aug.

Abstract

A case of primary pulmonary hypoplasia in a term female neonate presenting with severe respiratory distress at birth is reported. Respiratory failure persisted and she died at 12 days of age. Primary pulmonary hypoplasia is a rare condition not associated with other maternal or fetal disorders.

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