Congenital hydropericardium associated with the herniation of part of the liver into the pericardial sac.
J Pediatr Surg
; 22(9): 851-3, 1987 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
A congenital pericardial effusion without a clinically obvious cause is rare. The presentation, diagnostic studies, and anatomic findings in three such cases are described. It is postulated that the fluid within the pericardial sac, was a transudate produced by a partially strangulated portion of the liver, trapped in an intrapericardial hernia with sac, which was present in each case. Encroachment with compression by the enlarged pericardium on the developing lung bud structures is the reason given for the pulmonary hypoplasia, associated with this form of diaphragmatic hernia. Severe pulmonary insufficiency was the presenting feature, while cardiac tamponade is noted for its absence, in these cases.
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Assunto principal:
Derrame Pericárdico
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Hérnias Diafragmáticas Congênitas
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Hepatopatias
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr Surg
Ano de publicação:
1987
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Article