Utility of a partial autopsy: a case report of congenital laryngeal atresia.
Pediatr Dev Pathol
; 16(3): 229-31, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
Laryngeal atresia is a rare congenital anomaly that is fatal if not quickly diagnosed at birth. Here we report a case of unexpected congenital laryngeal atresia and esophageal atresia in a preterm male infant, in whom prenatal ultrasonic findings were limited to polyhydramnios and duodenal atresia. Attempts at intubation and emergent tracheotomy were unsuccessful. A diagnosis of congenital laryngeal atresia with esophageal atresia was made during a restricted autopsy (limited to the neck). In an era of declining autopsy rates nationwide, this case emphasizes the value of limited autopsy examinations, focused on the region of interest.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Autopsia
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Doenças da Laringe
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Atresia Esofágica
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Laringe
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Dev Pathol
Assunto da revista:
PATOLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos