Scimitar syndrome.
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چکیده
Scimitar syndrome is a relatively uncommon constellation of cardio-pulmonary anomalies, its typical feature being partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection. It can present in the neonatal period as well as later in life. We present the case of a girl diagnosed in the newborn period, along with a brief review of literature.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of pediatrics
دوره 72 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005