Presentation
Dyspnea.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Diaphragmatic hernia
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The transverse colon and splenic flexure are seen herniating into the left hemithorax through an anteromedial defect in the left hemidiaphragm (measuring about 6 cm). There is associated mild cardiac contralateral shift.
Case Discussion
The patient underwent CT chest for exclusion of COVID 19 viral pneumonia.
Diaphragmatic hernia was discovered incidentally.