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Neuropediatrics 1980; 11(3): 284-290
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1071397
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HETEROTOPIC NERVOUS TISSUE IN THE LUNGS

Maria V. Rademaker , P. M. Bakker , G. Th. A. M. Bots , L. J. Endtz
  • Depts. of Neurology and Pathology, Municipal Hospitals, Leyweg 275, 2504 LN The Hague (The Netherlands) and Dept. of Neuropathology, University of Leiden (The Netherlands)
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19 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Foci of heterotopic nervous tissue, including ganglion-cells, were found in the lungs of an anencephalic foetus. The nine cases in the literature are reviewed. Only in two of these cases was the histological investigation sufficiently detailed to establish the nature of the ectopic tissue. In all but one case the condition was associated with gross malformation of the brain.

Key words

Anencephalus - heterotopic nervous tissue - lung

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