Late-presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia associated with ectopic thoracic kidney.

European Journal of Pediatrics
Sevgi KelesAlaaddin Dilsiz

Abstract

Although congenital defects of diaphragma often occur in the period immediately following birth, 10-20% of these cases are diagnosed later. We report on a 7-month-old male infant with late-presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia associated with a thoracic ectopic kidney. We conclude that congenital diaphragmatic defects should be considered in young children with respiratory distress and that computerized tomography is a noninvasive and accurate diagnostic method in the evaluation of additional abnormalities in these patients.

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May 23, 2008·Pediatric Emergency Care·Muhammad Waseem, Frances Quee
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