Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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Description: |
A rare developmental defect during embryogenesis which can be a non-syndromic (70%) or syndromic (30%) diaphragmatic malformation characterized by a posterolateral defect of the diaphragm that allows passage of abdominal viscera into the thorax, leading to respiratory insufficiency and persistent pulmonary hypertension.
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ORPHAcode: |
2140
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Synonyms: |
CDH
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Created: |
13 May 2019 - 01:02
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Changed: |
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14
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