Agenesis of the diaphragm. A case report.
A case of agenesis of the right hemidiaphragm in a 6-year-old child is reported. The rarity, aetiological differences in comparison with other diaphragmatic hernias, and other embryological aspects of this anomaly are discussed. The diagnostic and therapeutic approach to this entity is also presented.
D002648:Child; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans