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Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Respiratory distress

Patient Data

Age: Neonate

Interstitial opacification in all areas of both lungs with thickening of interstitium.

Case Discussion

Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is due to retained fetal lung fluid. It is a benign self-limiting condition.

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