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Uncovering the Hidden Cause of Recurrent Chest Infections in a Child: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Recurrent chest infections can present diagnostic challenges, especially when the underlying cause remains elusive despite initial evaluations and treatments. This case report details the clinical journey of a patient experiencing recurrent chest infections over several months, during which conventional diagnostic approaches initially failed to provide lasting relief. Here, we present the case of a 16-month-old female child who had been experiencing recurrent chest infections since the age of 10 months, ultimately diagnosed as a case of Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (PAPVR).

Source: International Medical Case Reports Journal

DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s478959

Authors: Mohamad Alebaji, Shoroogh Marie, Najla Al Kuwaiti

Institution: Tawam Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Heart Disease Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,320