Publication: Chiari Malformation Type 1 as Cause of Recurrent Pneumonia with Failure to Thrive
Date
2016
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Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
Diagnosing the cause of recurrent pneumonia with failure to thrive (FTT) can be difficult. A nine months age presented with recurrent pneumonia and failure to thrive. Investigation for the same led to the diagnosis of Chiari 1 malformation. Screening for latent neurological disorders should be done in such patients.
Description
Soumya Roy
Institute Of Child Health, Kolkata
Subroto Chakrabartty
Institute Of Child Health, Kolkata
Keywords
Recurrent, Pneumonia, Failure to thrive, Chiari 1 malformation