Morgagni hernia

Case contributed by Keshaw Kumar
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Recurrent episode of cough and cold

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female

X-ray chest (PA view)

x-ray

A well-defined homogenous opacity in the right lower zone, silhouetting the right cardiac border.

HRCT Thorax

ct

There is herniation of omental fat into the right hemithorax through the foramen of Morgagni.

The bilateral lung appears normal.

Case Discussion

Findings are suggestive of Morgagni hernia with herniation of omental fat. it is a type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

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