Abstract
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare disorder associated with chronic respiratory problems and even more infrequently as a cause of neonatal respiratory distress. Of consecutive 12 children seen with a diagnosis of PCD, the disorder presented within the neonatal period in 11, with a positive family history in 50%. The diagnosis was delayed in several cases, despite suggestive radiological findings. The data highlights the importance of recognizing PCD in newborns presenting with early respiratory distress and isolated dextrocardia.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 70-73 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 1995 |