Abstract
An unusual case of resolving left lower lobe pneumonia associated with pleural effusion is reported. The plain radiographs and chest CT were initially misinterpreted as showing a late-presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). This case illustrates that misleading radiologic assessments may occur in children with resolving pneumonia and that upper or lower gastrointestinal contrast studies should be a part of the diagnostic work-up of any case of suspected late-presenting CDH.
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Elhalaby, E.A., Hirschl, R.B., Schlesinger, A. et al. Resolving cavitary pnemonia presenting as late-onset congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Pediatr Surg Int 9, 514–515 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00179456
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