Journal of Medical Sciences and Health Care Research
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Childhood - A Case Report
Abstract
Introduction: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is multi factorial congenital defect in diaphragm, though rare it is a differential diagnosis for neonatal distress. It is not reported in childhood.
Case presentation: Here I am going to present 6 year old male child presented with cough and going stress as congenital diaphragmatic hernia is going to be a differential diagnosis for childhood chest problems as well.
Conclusion: It is good to consider congenital diaphragmatic hernia in children presented with repeated chest infection like complaints.