Rare cause of neonatal apnea from congenital central hypoventilation syndrome

• Main Authors: Prakarn Tovichien, Krittin Rattananont, Narathorn Kulthamrongsri, Mongkol Chanvanichtrakool, Buranee Yangthara
• Other Authors: Siriraj Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/74296
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) is a rare condition caused by mutations in the Paired-Like Homeobox 2B (PHOX2B) gene. It causes alveolar hypoventilation and autonomic dysregulation. This report aimed to raise awareness of this rare cause of neonatal apnea and hypoventi...