Step 1 - Gastrointestinal System Questions
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USMLE/COMLEX 1 - Prep Questions
Q. You are asked to review an X-RAY is for a 3900 gram neonate who presents with hypoxia and cyanosis. This X-RAY shows bowel loops in the chest consistent with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. What is the most likely mechanism of this defect?
a
Abnormal budding of the ventral foregut
b
Pleuroperitoneal membrane fusion detect
c
Oligohydramnios
d
Underdevelopment of aortopulmonary septum
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