Neonatal arterial thrombus mimicking congenital heart disease.
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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Department of Congenital Heart Disease, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 8BJ, UK.
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D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011651:Pulmonary Artery; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome