Presentation
Recurrent episode of cough and cold
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
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A well-defined homogenous opacity in the right lower zone, silhouetting the right cardiac border.
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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.