Examination of a 6-hour-old infant delivered with difficulty by low forceps reveals an asymmetric Moro reflex involving the right arm. Infant is cyanotic and has labored respiration. Abdomen does not bulge with inspiration, and there are decreased breath sounds in the right chest. Most likely diagnosis is?
Examination of a 6-hour-old infant delivered with difficulty by low forceps reveals an asymmetric Moro reflex involving the right arm. Infant is cyanotic and has labored respiration. Abdomen does not bulge with inspiration, and there are decreased breath sounds in the right chest. Most likely diagnosis is?
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Examination of a 6-hour-old infant delivered with difficulty by low forceps reveals an asymmetric Moro reflex involving the right arm. Infant is cyanotic and has labored respiration. Abdomen does not bulge with inspiration, and there are decreased breath sounds in the right chest. Most likely diagnosis is?
β Correct Answer: C. Ipsilateral paralysis of the diaphragm
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