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Endocardial fibro-elastosis

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A case of primary endocardial fibroelastosis is presented. The various etiopathological theories are discussed. The importance of clinical and autopsy studies for recognition of the condition is emphasised.

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    J. C. Lall & C. K. Bannerjee

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From the departments of Pediatrics and Pathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 11.

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Lall, J.C., Bannerjee, C.K. Endocardial fibro-elastosis. Indian J Pediatr 38, 42–45 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02787651

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