Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome in a Neonate
Journal Title: Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Background : Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome (ATS) is a rare, autosomal recessive connective tissue disorder characterized by elongated and tortuous large and medium-sized arteries involving aorta and pulmonary arteries along with dysmorphic facial features, skin and joint laxity and hernia formation. We present here one case of ATS.
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- DOI 10.21304/2018.0504.00410
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