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Congenital Hernia of Morgagni - A Case Report


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1 Department of Paediatrics, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Adgaon, Nashik, India
2 Department of Paediatrics, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Adgaon, Nashik, India
 

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia of Morgagni occurs through the foramen of Morgagni, is rare in children. It is usually asymptomatic and detected accidentally. If symptomatic, then symptoms are variable and nonspecific making diagnosis difficult . Our patient presented with signs and symptoms suggestive of congenital heart disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease and recurrent pneumonia.

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Foramen of Morgagni, Hernia of Morgagni.
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Sagar Sonawane
Department of Paediatrics, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Adgaon, Nashik, India
M. K. Tolani
Department of Paediatrics, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Adgaon, Nashik, India
Ravindra Sonawane
Department of Paediatrics, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Adgaon, Nashik, India
Nilesh Ahire
Department of Paediatrics, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Adgaon, Nashik, India
Suhas Patil
Department of Paediatrics, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Adgaon, Nashik, India
Sandip Patil
Department of Paediatrics, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Adgaon, Nashik, India

Abstract


Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia of Morgagni occurs through the foramen of Morgagni, is rare in children. It is usually asymptomatic and detected accidentally. If symptomatic, then symptoms are variable and nonspecific making diagnosis difficult . Our patient presented with signs and symptoms suggestive of congenital heart disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease and recurrent pneumonia.

Keywords


Foramen of Morgagni, Hernia of Morgagni.