Neonatal network : NN
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Neonatal network : NN · May 2012
Case Reports Historical ArticleCase reports of congenital central hypoventilation syndrome.
Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS), which occurs in less than 1 in every 50,000 infants and children, is a rare syndrome first noted in literature by Mellins in 1970. Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome is a condition in which the patient loses the drive to breathe during deep sleep and can mimic many diseases. ⋯ In addition to the history of the disease and clinical manifestations, genetics and prognosis of children with CCHS will be discussed. Two cases are presented for illustration of hospital course and preparation for discharge.