Case Report: Stuve-Wiedemann syndrome-a rare cause of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is a life-threatening condition characterized by hypoxemia due to elevated pulmonary vascular resistance. PPHN commonly arises secondary to various underlying conditions, including infection, meconium aspiration, and respiratory distress syndrome. Management includes pulmonary vasodilators, mechanical ventilation, oxygen supplementation, vasopressors, and volume replacement. Stüve-Wiedemann syndrome (SWS), a rare genetic disorder characterized by bone dysplasia, respiratory distress, hyperthermia, and swallowing difficulties, may present with pulmonary hypertension, indicating a poor prognosis.

Case description

A term female neonate presented with secondary respiratory failure and severe PPHN of unknown eti

SUBMITTER: Jin J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10794634 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature