Marfan's syndrome presenting as an intrapartum death.
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چکیده
A rare case of Marfan's syndrome presenting as an intrapartum death is described. Recognisable mitral valve lesions were present.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 60 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985