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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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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Assunto principal:
Esplenopatias
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Fatores de Tempo
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Pré-Escolar
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Hérnia
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Hérnia Diafragmática
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
Ano de publicação:
2002
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