Morgagni Hernia in an Infant; A Case Report

Abstract

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a rare anomaly found amongst neonates. Morgagni hernia was first identified in 1761 by Giovanni Battista Morgagni, father of modern anatomical pathology. CDH is commonly asymptomatic but may present with cardiac, respiratory or nonspecific gastrointestinal symptoms. Morgagni hernia is the rarest form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Diaphragmatic hernias include the Bochdalek, hiatal, and paraesophageal hernias. CDH can present as  Bochdalek type which commonly occurs on the left side and Morgagni type , though much rarer , on the right side.  Type and size of the hernia plays a huge role in determining the manifestation of complications. Herniation of abdominal contents into thoracic cavity is a subsequent manifestation. Failure to thrive and recurrent respiratory tract infections are two most common clinical presentations. Here is the case of a nine-month-old girl initially presenting   with GIT symptomology later turned out to have Morgagni type CHD on imaging.