Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2026

Abstract

The Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia is an uncommon fetal defect of the diaphragm discovered in utero, where it does not complete development, allowing abdominal viscera to herniate into the thorax. This case study describes the procedure of using ultrasonography on a 41-year-old female who is pregnant with a fetus with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. The procedure completed was a detailed anatomy scan, which is a transabdominal ultrasound to rule out pathology of the fetus, uterus, cervix, and ovaries. The ultrasound discovered a defect in the left side of the fetal diaphragm, allowing the stomach and a portion of the left liver lobe to herniate into the thorax. This case study highlights the importance of treating maternal mental health when congenital abnormalities are diagnosed during pregnancy, and the mental health challenges that may arise after diagnosis.

Download

Share

COinS