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Alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins

Definition:

Alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of the pulmonary veins (ACD/MPV) is a rare developmental lung disorder of neonates that can cause persistent pulmonary hypertension of the neonate (PPHN). FOXF1 is pathogenic for ACD/MPV and most of the cases have been reported to occur sporadically.

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