Congenital Hernia of Morgagni - A Case Report

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Sagar Sonawane
M. K. Tolani
Ravindra Sonawane
Nilesh Ahire
Suhas Patil
Sandip Patil

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.

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How to Cite
Sonawane, S., Tolani, M. K., Sonawane, R., Ahire, N., Patil, S., & Patil, S. (2015). Congenital Hernia of Morgagni - A Case Report. MVP Journal of Medical Sciences, 61–64. Retrieved from http://mvpjms.org/index.php/mvpjms/article/view/62

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