Hirschsprung's disease associated with Ondine's curse.
Indian J Pediatr
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2002 Nov; 69(11): 987-8
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in English
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ABSTRACT
This is a case report of a very rare combination of congenital aganglionosis of the intestine (Hirschsprung's disease) and congenital central hypoventilation syndrome-CCHS- (Ondine's curse). The combination is also called Haddad syndrome. In about 50% of the cases of CCHS there is associated Hirschsprung's disease. There are only about 48 cases reported worldwide. The disease has a very high mortality especially in the settings of a developing country.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Fatal Outcome
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Sleep Apnea, Central
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Hirschsprung Disease
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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