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Bilateral agenesis of the diaphragm is a very rare congenital diaphragmatic defect. Bilateral congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is much more frequently associated with other anomalies compared with unilateral CDH (70% vs 30%–40%). These include cardiovascular, respiratory (other than lung hypoplasia), gastrointestinal, renal, and genital malformations. We report a case of complete bilateral agenesis of the diaphragm associated with a horseshoe kidney and an imperforate anus. These additional malformations have not previously been reported in association with complete bilateral agenesis of the diaphragm. We also present a review of previous cases of total diaphragm agenesis published in the English language and provide some insights about pathogenesis.

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diaphragm agenesis hernia imperforate anus horseshoe kidney genetics

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Complete Bilateral Agenesis of the Diaphragm

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