Chylothorax in Noonan Syndrome
Abstract
Noonan syndrome (NS) is a common, clinically and genetically heterogeneous condition characterized by distinctive facial features, short stature, chest deformity, congenital heart disease, and other comorbidities. NS is associated with a generalized disorder of lymphatic development, which has manifestations in fetal life through adulthood. The overall incidence of lymphatic manifestations in all age groups of those with NS is unknown, but it is estimated to be 20%. In this report, we describe a girl child with Noonan syndrome phenotype and chylothorax.
Keywords: Noonan syndrome, Chylothorax, Lymphangiectasia
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