Delayed presentation of bilateral Morgagni's hernia in a child with Down's Syndrome

Delayed presentation of bilateral Morgagni's hernia in a child with Down's Syndrome

This case report describes the delayed presentation of bilateral Morgagni's hernia in a 13-month-old girl with Down's Syndrome. The report emphasizes the fact that a previously normal chest x-ray should not preclude the diagnosis of Morgagni's hernia even when bilateral. The various p...

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Published in:Saudi medical journal Vol. 23; no. 2; p. 237
Main Authors: Al-Salem, Ahmed H, Khawaher, Hussan A
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Saudi Arabia 01-02-2002
Subjects:
Barium Sulfate
Down Syndrome
Female
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Infant
Radiography
Time Factors
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Summary:This case report describes the delayed presentation of bilateral Morgagni's hernia in a 13-month-old girl with Down's Syndrome. The report emphasizes the fact that a previously normal chest x-ray should not preclude the diagnosis of Morgagni's hernia even when bilateral. The various presentations and the association between Morgagni's hernia and Down's Syndrome are also discussed.
ISSN:0379-5284