Morgagni hernias: an uncommon cause of chest masses in adults.
Morgagni hernia is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia that occurs secondary to potential anterior medial defects in the diaphragm. Although the hernia usually is diagnosed incidentally, appearing as a mass on chest radiograph, symptoms of bowel obstruction may occur. Surgical repair is required in all cases and may be performed with either the abdominal or transthoracic approach.
University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, USA.
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D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D065630:Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic