Heterotopic Neuroglial Tissue Causing Airway Obstruction in the Newborn
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Heterotopic neuroglial tissue causing airway obstruction in the newborn.
BACKGROUND Heterotopic neuroglial (brain) tissue is a rare cause of airway obstruction in newborns. Fewer than 30 cases have been reported in the English literature. Brain heterotopias can mimic more common congenital anomalies of the head and neck. OBJECTIVE To review our experience in the diagnosis and treatment of children with heterotopic pharyngeal neuroglial tissue. DESIGN Case series...
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عنوان ژورنال: Archives of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
سال: 2001
ISSN: 0886-4470
DOI: 10.1001/archotol.127.8.997