Delayed presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in association with group B streptococcus infection in a preterm Omani neonate

Authors

• Shabih Manzar, Pediatrics Department, King Fahd University Hospital, PO Box 40211, Al-Khobar 31952, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• P. M. Nair, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman.
• Madhavan Nayar, Department of Pediatric Surgery,Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman.

Abstract

We present an interesting case of a preterm Omani newborn that had delayed onset of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in association with group B streptococcus infection. The association and the pathogenesis are supported by literature review. The message to follow is that any neonate with prolonged course of streptococcal pneumonia, with unusual course, should be investigated for presence of congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

487

Last Page

489

Recommended Citation

Manzar, Shabih; Nair, P. M.; and Nayar, Madhavan (2000) "Delayed presentation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in association with group B streptococcus infection in a preterm Omani neonate," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 21: Iss. 5, Article 16.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1180