Isolated dextrogastria simulating congenital diaphragmatic hernia: a diagnostic dilemma.
We report eventration of the right hemidiaphragm with isolated asymptomatic dextrogastria in a newborn. The diagnosis of this rare association could not be made clinically or by various imaging techniques. The final diagnosis could only be ascertained at laparotomy. The pathology was corrected by plication of the right hemidiaphragm, anterior fixation of the stomach, and Ladd's procedure.
Harjai
Man Mohan
MM
Department of Radiology, CT and MRI, Base Hospital, Army College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, Cantt, India. harjai101@hotmail.com
Indrajit
Inna Kedle
IK
Kansra
Monal
M
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004065:Digestive System Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D065630:Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012857:Situs Inversus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013270:Stomach / Q000002:abnormalities*; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*