Hernia of the lung: a case report and review of literature.
Lung hernia is a protrusion of pulmonary tissue through an abnormal defect in the wall of the thoracic cavity. Though the hernias may be congenital, they are usually acquired following a penetrating injury and surgical intervention. Symptoms are usually vague and infrequent. Pain and discomfort may be present at the site of a chest swelling that increases with forced expiration and valsalva and is readily reducible. Diagnosis may be confirmed radiologically by an oblique chest roentgenogram or a computed tomographic scan. Lung hernias only occasionally require surgical repair. We report the case of a 38-year-old man with acquired lung hernia, through a thoracotomy scar, and presenting as chest pain. A review of the literature is presented.
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University of Connecticut School of Medicine, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006547:Hernia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*