Neonatal nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis

Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis is not widely known in neonates. Case reports.-We report three new cases which illustrate some specific aspe cts of this pathology. Respiratory distress with severe pulmonary hypertens ion, systemic hypotension and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy in a full-term newborn were characteristic findings. Conclusion.-An early echocardiography should lead to accurate diagnosis. Hy poxemia and genetic factors could be determining factors in its pathogenesi s. (C) 2001 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.