| Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: delayed presentation with asymptomatic spleenic herniation. | |
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PMID: 11845935 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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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Authors:
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Arvind Sehgal; Jagdish Chandra; Varinder Singh; A K Dutta; Deepak Bagga |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences Volume: 44 ISSN: 0377-9343 ISO Abbreviation: Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci Publication Date: 2002 Jan-Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-02-15 Completed Date: 2002-03-07 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7612044 Medline TA: Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci Country: India |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 57-60 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital and Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India. |
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Child, Preschool Female Hernia / diagnosis, etiology Hernia, Diaphragmatic / complications*, congenital*, diagnosis Humans Splenic Diseases / diagnosis, etiology* Time Factors |
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