Hiatus hernia

Case contributed by Guillermo César Vélez Parra
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Gastrooesophageal reflux symptoms, normal physical exam.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Round retrocardiac mass containing a gas-fluid level in a characteristic location for hiatus hernia.

Case Discussion

This is a frequent chest X-ray finding. The retrocardiac space is an important review area.

This case is published with Valentina Díaz MD.

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