Rare late-presentation congenital diaphragmatic hernia mimicking a tension pneumothorax

Muhammad Zahid Abdul Muien and Kohila Jeyaprahasam and Thiagu Krisnan and Ng, Chiak Yot and Teh, Yong Guang (2021) Rare late-presentation congenital diaphragmatic hernia mimicking a tension pneumothorax. Radiology Case Reports, 16. pp. 2542-2545. ISSN 1930-0433

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Abstract

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is due to a defect in the diaphragm and is usually detected soon after birth. However, in rare cases, asymptomatic CDHs can be missed and present later in life. Late-presentation CDH can be misdiagnosed as tension pneumothorax leading to iatrogenic complications. We report a case of a 10-year-old boy who presented with non-specific symptoms of vomiting and occasional breathlessness, but was subsequently diagnosed as late-presentation CDH. This case highlights the role of imaging in the diagnosis and management of late-presenting CDH. The role of CT imaging as an invaluable tool to further evaluate equivocal radiographic findings in CDH is discussed.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Congenital diaphragmatic hernia , Pneumothorax , Chest radiograph , CT
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC31-1245 Internal medicine > RC581-951 Specialties of internal medicine > RC705-779 Diseases of the respiratory system
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Depositing User:	SAFRUDIN BIN DARUN -
Date Deposited:	20 Sep 2021 12:15
Last Modified:	20 Sep 2021 12:15
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/30326

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