Chiari Malformation Type 1 as Cause of Recurrent Pneumonia with Failure to Thrive

Authors

  • Soumya Roy Institute Of Child Health, Kolkata
  • Subroto Chakrabartty Institute Of Child Health, Kolkata

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v36i3.15196

Keywords:

Recurrent, Pneumonia, Failure to thrive, Chiari 1 malformation

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.

J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2016;36(3):288-290

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Author Biographies

Soumya Roy, Institute Of Child Health, Kolkata

Junior Resident and Post graduate Trainee in Paediatrics

Subroto Chakrabartty, Institute Of Child Health, Kolkata

Professor, Dept of  Paediatrics

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Published

2017-04-16

How to Cite

Roy, S., & Chakrabartty, S. (2017). Chiari Malformation Type 1 as Cause of Recurrent Pneumonia with Failure to Thrive. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 36(3), 288–290. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v36i3.15196

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 3 (2016)

Section

Case Reports

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