Bradycardia in a case of type II glycogenosis (Pompe's disease) revealing in early neonatal period.
A case of type IIa glycogenosis presenting in early neonatal period is described. An unusual bradycardia and slow recovery from acute fetal distress were the leading signs. It is suggested to include metabolic myocardiopathies in the differential diagnosis of bradycardia in the newborn.
Van Maldergem
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Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital St Peter (Free Universities of Brussels.
Haumont
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Saurty
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Jauniaux
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Loeb
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D001919:Bradycardia / Q000209:etiology*; D002312:Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D003241:Consanguinity; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006009:Glycogen Storage Disease Type II / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn