Adv Pediatr Surg.  2021 Jun;27(1):22-26. 10.13029/aps.2021.27.1.22.

Large Congenital Epigastric Hernia with DiGeorge Syndrome: A Case Report

• Kim HJ
• Chung JH

• KMID: 2525528
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.13029/aps.2021.27.1.22

Abstract

Chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is common and presents with multiple congenital anomalies ranging from congenital heart disease to cognitive and neuropsychiatric conditions. Congenital large epigastric hernia is extremely rare in neonates. We present a case of a large congenital epigastric hernia in a neonate with DiGeorge syndrome.

Keyword

Abdominal hernia; 22q11.2 deletion syndrome; DiGeorge syndrome