Sonographic Evaluation of a Fetal Right-Sided Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Case Study

Abstract

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a condition that occurs during fetal development where the abdominal viscera herniates through a defect in the diaphragm. CDH manifests on either the right or left side of the diaphragm, but more often on the left side. With advancement in sonographic imaging, this condition can be diagnosed as early as the first trimester. Knowledge of the sonographic appearance and any differential diagnosis of CDH will allow sonographers to document this condition. This permits for diagnosis and early intervention for the fetus. A case report is reviewed of a right-sided CDH with the gallbladder, liver, and bowel present in the thoracic cavity.

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“…The evidence for genetic contributions to CDH is mixed. It is estimated that 15–45% of prenatal CDH found on fetal sonography is associated with cardiac and chromosomal defects, including genetic syndromes, such as Trisomy 18 [ 9 ]. Furthermore, next-generation genome sequencing techniques have identified de novo sequence variants in 10–22% of CDH patients [ 2 ].…”

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