Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: delayed presentation with asymptomatic spleenic herniation.
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
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2002 Jan-Mar; 44(1): 57-60
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in English
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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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Main subject:
Splenic Diseases
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Time Factors
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Female
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Humans
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Child, Preschool
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Hernia
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Hernia, Diaphragmatic
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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