Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2011
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.5402/2011/409252
Abstract
Congenital diaphragmatic hernias are common, primarily occurring through the foramen of Bochdalek. However, in contrast, defects through the foramen of Morgagni are much more rare. When late presentations occur, patients may be asymptomatic or may be critically ill with respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms. In this paper, we present a 9-year-old male who presented with recurrent, vague abdominal pain, and a previously normal abdominal CT scan. Initial investigation via an abdominal radiograph demonstrated an unexpected left lower lobe abnormality. Further evaluation and management revealed this abnormality to be an unusual left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia that appeared through the retrosternal foramen of Morgagni, a rare occurrence.
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
International Scholarly Research Notices, v. 2011, art. 409252
Scholar Commons Citation
Kim, Jennifer M.; Couluris, Marisa; and Schnapf, Bruce M., "Late-Presenting Left-Sided Morgagni Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in a 9-Year-Old Male" (2011). Pediatrics Faculty Publications. 12.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ped_facpub/12
