A congenital diaphragmatic hernia may result from failure of the
Correct Answer: Pleuroperitoneal membranes to fuse in a normal fashion
Description: The formation of the diaphragm occurs through the fusion of tissue from four different sources. The pleuroperitoneal membranes normally fuse with the three other components during week 6 of development. Abnormal development or fusion of one or both of the pleuroperitoneal membranes causes a patent opening between the thorax and abdomen through which abdominal viscera may herniate. fig:- development of diaphragm
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