Non-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia of the liver in an adult: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Diaphragmatic hernia of the liver is a rare clinical entity, usually found after trauma in adults. This study was undertaken to elucidate a misdiagnosis of non-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia of the liver in an adult.


METHODS
The clinical data of one patient with non-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia of the liver was analyzed.


RESULTS
A tumor in the right lower thorax was revealed by chest X-ray and computed tomography. Non-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia of the liver was not identified until the operation. Pathological analysis confirmed the finding. The patient recovered well.


CONCLUSIONS
Non-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia of the liver in an adult is a rare right-sided diaphragmatic hernia, which can move up into the chest cavity. It should be distinguished from lung cancer. The diagnosis and evaluation of non-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia of the liver can help optimize surgical management.
Luo
Hai-Feng
HF
Department of General Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China. luohaifeng75@yahoo.com.cn
Lei
Ting
T
Wang
Hong-Jiang
HJ
Tan
Guang
G
Wang
Zhong-Yu
ZY
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged