Congenital diaphragmatic hernia

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Name:
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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.
ORPHAcode:
2140
Synonyms:
CDH
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Created:
13 May 2019 - 01:02
Changed:
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14