Primary pulmonary hypoplasia: a case report and review of the literature.
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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Newborn Services, National Women's Hospital, Epsom, New Zealand.
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D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008168:Lung / Q000002:abnormalities*