A neonate with a scaphoid abdomen and respiratory distress has –
Correct Answer: Diaphragmatic hernia
Description: In congenital 'aphragmatic hernia, there is herniation of intraabdominal contents into the chest. It is also associated with pulmonary hypoplasia and pulmonary hypertension.
The infant presents with respiratory distress and a scaphoid abdomen.
Those with large defects are symptomatic in the delivery room, with tachypnea, grunting respirations, retractions and cyanosis. Those with smaller defects, symptoms may appear months later.
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