Congenital neonatal myotonic dystrophy with persistent pulmonary hypertension and coma: a difficult diagnosis

Authors
Cantagrel, S Chamboux, C Toutain, A Laugier, J
Citation
S. Cantagrel et al., Congenital neonatal myotonic dystrophy with persistent pulmonary hypertension and coma: a difficult diagnosis, J PERIN MED, 27(2), 1999, pp. 136-137
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PERINATAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
03005577 → ACNP
Volume
27
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
136 - 137
Database
ISI
SICI code
0300-5577(1999)27:2<136:CNMDWP>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
The fulminant forms of congenital myotonic dystrophy, which rapidly lead to death, are difficult to diagnose. The case described illustrates the roles of persistent pulmonary hypertension in such a fatal form.