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ArticleRadiology case reports2025

"Bubbly heart," a case report of Morgagni hernia delayed diagnosis in patient with Down syndrome: The hernia is in the details.

Valerio D'Agostino, Giulia Valente, Emanuela Federico, Fiorentino Mondillo

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Valerio D'Agostino"Umberto I" Hospital of Nocera Inferiore, Radiology Department, Nocera Inferiore, Italy.
Giulia ValenteDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Emanuela FedericoDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Fiorentino Mondillo"Maria Santissima Addolorata" Hospital of Eboli, Radiology Department, Eboli, Italy.

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Abstract

Morgagni hernia represents a rare form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (2%-5%), characterized by a defect in the anterior and retrosternal diaphragm. It can be associated with other congenital anomalies, especially in conditions like Down syndrome. Symptoms are often nonspecific, and diagnosis can be missed. Imaging plays a main role in diagnosis. We describe a case of a young boy with Down syndrome suffering from fever and shortness of breath. In the appropriate clinical scenario, it is important to consider this entity among the differential diagnoses of Down syndrome patients with respiratory disease.

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Computed tomographyCongenital diseaseConventional radiographyEmergency radiologyPediatric radiology

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PMID40496090
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