Presentation
X-Ray showed right chest opacity.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Morgagni hernia - adult presentation
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Large defect (5.3 cm in transverse length) in the anteromedial aspect of right hemidiaphragm with herniation of mesenteric fat and bowel loops into the right hemithorax. No abnormal bowel dilatation or strangulation.
The lungs are clear. No consolidation or atelectasis. No pleural effusion or pneumothorax.
Case Discussion
In absence of any significant history of trauma and injury, the features are typical for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (Morgagni type): right side, anterior and medial.