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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia - antenatal

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

G1P0 at 22 weeks

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female

There is an intrathoracic cystic structure of posterior location on the longitudinal section, and left lateral to the heart on the transverse section (fetus was in cephalic position), displacing the heart to the right. The stomach was not visible in its normal position. No other fetal anomalies were seen.

Case Discussion

Ultrasound findings are most consistent of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (most likely Bochdalek type)

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