Delayed presentation of bilateral Morgagni's hernia in a child with Down's Syndrome

Ahmed H. Al-Salem; Hussan A. Khawaher

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This case report describes the delayed presentation of bilateral Morgagni's hernia in a 13-month-old girl with Down's Syndrome. The report emphasizes the fact that a previously normal chest x-ray should not preclude the diagnosis of Morgagni's hernia even when bilateral. The various presentations and the association between Morgagni's hernia and Down's Syndrome are also discussed.

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