Presentation
Epigastric pain. Past history of cholecystectomy 25 years ago.
Patient Data
Age: 90 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Bochdalek hernia - adult
{"current_user":null,"step_through_annotations":true,"access":{"can_edit":false,"can_download":true,"can_toggle_annotations":true,"can_feature":false,"can_examine_pipeline_reports":false,"can_pin":false},"extraPropsURL":"/studies/77321/annotated_viewer_json?c=1696821986\u0026embed_domain=hackmd.io%252525252525252F%2525252525252540yIPUAFeCSL2JsU8smR5nJQ%252525252525252Fbnjhjgjghjghjgh\u0026lang=us"}
The CT images demonstrate a herniation of the retroperitoneal fat through a focal posterolateral defect of the right hemidiaphragm. No other abnormality detected.
Case Discussion
CT features of a Bochdalek hernia (incidental finding).
In adults, Bochdalek hernia is rare, usually incidentally-discovered during an abdominal CT. Right-sided location is more common and more frequent in females (as in this case).
Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.