Morgagni hernia

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic SOB.

Patient Data

Age: 85
Gender: Female

2016

x-ray

Low lung volume 

2012

x-ray

Low lung volume. Large anterior mediastinal opacity more appreciated on lateral radiography.  

ct

1. Large Morgagni hernia.

2. Mildly dilated pulmonary artery, suggestive of pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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