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.
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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