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Case Reports
. 2007 Jan;92(1):F59-61.
doi: 10.1136/adc.2005.091850. Epub 2006 Jul 28.

Neonatal arterial thrombus mimicking congenital heart disease

D Kenny  1 , B Tsai-Goodman
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Case Reports

Neonatal arterial thrombus mimicking congenital heart disease

D Kenny et al. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2007 Jan.

Abstract

Spontaneous neonatal arterial thrombosis is rare in the neonatal period. Four cases of neonatal arterial thrombosis presenting with suspected congenital heart disease are reported. The urgency for a correct diagnosis in this setting and the need for active treatment for a remediable condition are emphasised. These treatment options are discussed.

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Competing interests: None declared.

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