Neonatal nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis] |
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| Authors: | L Pedespan D Amram J Sarlangue T Mansir M Fayon J L Demarquez |
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| Institution: | H?pital Pellegrin-enfants, place Amélie-Raba-Léon, 33076 Bordeaux, France. laurence.pedespan@chu-bordeaux.fr |
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| Abstract: | Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis is not widely known in neonates. CASE REPORTS: We report three new cases which illustrate some specific aspects of this pathology. Respiratory distress with severe pulmonary hypertension, systemic hypotension and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy in a full-term newborn were characteristic findings. CONCLUSION: An early echocardiography should lead to accurate diagnosis. Hypoxemia and genetic factors could be determining factors in its pathogenesis. |
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