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3D printing of severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a child with Rasopathy

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We describe the use of 3D printing in conjunction with echocardiography in assessing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a boy with Rasopathy. 3D printing may supplement conventional imaging including echocardiography and MRI in the evaluation of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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  1. Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, 12, Ireland

    N. F. Johnston, T. Prendiville & C. J. McMahon

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We are grateful to Mr. Andrew Pendred for his assistance with image preparation.

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Johnston, N.F., Prendiville, T. & McMahon, C.J. 3D printing of severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a child with Rasopathy. Ir J Med Sci 187, 55–57 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-017-1646-4

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