Lymphatic abnormalities in Alagille's syndrome.
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چکیده
Chylous pleural effusions developed in a patient with Alagille's syndrome who had dysplasia of the lymphatic system. Lymphatic abnormalities are not a recognised feature of Alagille's syndrome.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British heart journal
دوره 65 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991