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Delayed presentation of a symptomatic Morgagni hernia.
G A Mandell1, M S Finkelstein, M Hallowell
1Department of Medical Imaging, Alfred I. duPont Institute, Wilmington, Del. 19899.
Southern Medical Journal
|October 1, 1989
Summary
Delayed Morgagni hernia presentation is rare in children. This case highlights a 2 1/2-year-old with symptoms appearing unusually late, beyond the typical neonatal period.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias
Background:
- Morgagni hernias are congenital defects in the diaphragm.
- Typically, symptomatic presentations occur in the neonatal period.
Observation:
- A case of a 2 1/2-year-old child presenting with a Morgagni hernia is described.
- This represents a delayed symptomatic expression of the condition.
Findings:
- Symptomatic Morgagni hernias are uncommon after the neonatal stage.
- Delayed presentation suggests potential for later-life diagnosis.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of Morgagni hernia's clinical timeline.
- Highlights the importance of considering congenital anomalies in older children with respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms.