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Diaphragmatic hernia.

A T Yetman1, S B Greenberg, S Ghaffar

  • 1Arkansas Children's Hospital, Department of Cardiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 800 Marshall Street, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA.

Pediatric Cardiology
|March 13, 2003
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A patient with Marfan syndrome experienced sudden breathing difficulty due to their intestines moving into their chest cavity. This rare complication highlights the diverse thoracic manifestations of Marfan syndrome.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Marfan syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder affecting multiple organ systems.
  • Thoracic complications, such as aortic aneurysms and pectus deformities, are well-documented in Marfan syndrome.

Observation:

  • A case of acute dyspnea in a patient diagnosed with Marfan syndrome is presented.
  • The dyspnea was found to be secondary to an unusual complication: bowel herniation into the thoracic cavity.

Findings:

  • Bowel herniation into the thoracic cavity is a rare but critical complication in Marfan syndrome.
  • This anatomical abnormality can lead to acute respiratory distress, mimicking other cardiopulmonary emergencies.

Implications:

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  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare intrathoracic complications in Marfan syndrome patients presenting with respiratory symptoms.
  • Early recognition and surgical intervention are crucial for managing this life-threatening condition.