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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Case contributed by Ritu Lokhande
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Patient for second trimester scan (21/40).

Patient Data

Gender: Female
ultrasound

Gastric bubble is seen in thorax, posterior to cardia.

Case Discussion

Case shows herniation of stomach into the thorax, probably through a posterolateral diaphragmatic defect, termed as Bochdalek hernia.

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