Presentation
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Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Diaphragmatic eventration
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Focal eventration is present at anterior portion of right hemidiaphragm.
Post operative changes are seen due to sternotomy and cardiac prosthetic valve replacement.
A few atelectatic bands are scattered at both lung fields.
Ascending aorta is dilated up to 45 mm.
Case Discussion
Diaphragmatic eventration refers to an abnormal contour of the diaphragmatic dome with no disruption to the diaphragmatic continuity. It typically affects only a segment of the hemidiaphragm, compared to paralysis/weakness where the entire hemidiaphragm is typically affected.
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