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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia

^ http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0000776

The presence of a hernia of the diaphragm present at birth. [ HPO:probinson ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • SNOMEDCT_US:17190001
  • MSH:D065630
  • UMLS:C0235833
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Diaphragmatic hernia is the result of a developmental defect causing an abnormal opening in the diaphragm, through which abdominal organs (stomach, spleen, liver, and intestines) can protrude into the thoracic cavity. This usually causes respiratory distress in the newborn period.

definition

The presence of a hernia of the diaphragm present at birth.

has alternative id

HP:0006604

has exact synonym

Diaphragmatic hernia

id

HP:0000776

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