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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: delayed presentation with asymptomatic spleenic herniation.
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci ; 2002 Jan-Mar; 44(1): 57-60
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-29990
ABSTRACT
Patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) usually present in the immediate neonatal period with respiratory distress. Presentation beyond the neonatal period has, however, been reported. We report a case of a 3-year-old child who presented with a six months history of respiratory symptoms and had been subjected to a variety of therapies like antibiotics, antitubercular medication and two attempts at putting an intercostal tube, as radiographs were suggestive of pleural effusion. This study highlights the importance of a high index of suspicion, relevance of thorough clinical examination and non-invasive diagnostic modalities along with an uncommon occurrence of asymptomatic spleenic herniation at such a later age. Spleenic herniation is rare outside neonatal period.
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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Splenic Diseases / Time Factors / Female / Humans / Child, Preschool / Hernia / Hernia, Diaphragmatic Language: English Journal: Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci Year: 2002 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Splenic Diseases / Time Factors / Female / Humans / Child, Preschool / Hernia / Hernia, Diaphragmatic Language: English Journal: Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci Year: 2002 Type: Article