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Prognosis. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia has a mortality rate of 40–62%, with outcomes being more favorable in the absence of other congenital abnormalities. Individual rates vary greatly dependent upon multiple factors: size of hernia, organs involved, additional birth defects and/or genetic problems, amount of lung growth, age and size at ...
A congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is due to the abnormal development of the diaphragm while the fetus is forming. A defect in the diaphragm of the fetus allows one or more of their abdominal ...
1 in 1,000 (term babies) [3] Hip dysplasia is an abnormality of the hip joint where the socket portion does not fully cover the ball portion, resulting in an increased risk for joint dislocation. [1] Hip dysplasia may occur at birth or develop in early life. [1] Regardless, it does not typically produce symptoms in babies less than a year old. [3]
Bochdalek hernia is one of two forms of a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, the other form being Morgagni hernia.A Bochdalek hernia is a congenital abnormality in which an opening exists in the infant's diaphragm, allowing normally intra-abdominal organs (particularly the stomach and intestines) to enter into the thoracic cavity.
Congenital hip dislocation (CHD) occurs when a child is born with an unstable hip. It’s caused by abnormal formation of the hip joint during their early stages of fetal development. Another name ...
Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC) is an inherited cancer syndrome that increases your risk of stomach cancer and lobular breast cancer. Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment ...
Shortness of breath. Problems with exercise. The symptoms of congenital heart disease in infants and children may include: A bluish tint to the skin, fingernails, and lips (cyanosis, a condition ...
A chronic subdural hematoma (SDH) is a collection of blood on the brain’s surface, under the outer covering of the brain ( dura ). It usually begins forming several days or weeks after bleeding ...