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Is HPE life threatening

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Is HPE life threatening?

HPE is not life threatening, but there may be conditions associated with HPE that can be life threatening. Some of these are apnea in younger children, severe pneumonia, severe seizures, and hormonal deficiencies.

Dr. Eric Levey, Kennedy Krieger Institute





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