title: Case report: extrathoracic herniation of the lung with a review of the literature.
abstract: A case of extrathoracic herniation of the lung is described together with the radiological findings in this condition including the role of computed tomography (CT) in its management. In addition a review of the literature is presented which outlines the incidence, classification and clinical features of lung herniae. Some reference is made to possible methods of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Scullion
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Negus
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: al-Kutoubi
mesh_terms: D006547:Hernia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013909:Thorax; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed