Morgagni hernia: an uncommon pathology in adults

Rajkumar, Karnan; Kulkarni, Sayali; Talishinskiy, Toghrul

doi:10.1093/jscr/rjac597

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“…Morgagni hernia and hiatal hernia are diaphragmatic hernia types mainly diagnosed on anterior-posterior and lateral chest radiographs or CT scans. These are associated with gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms, like those observed in PC cases, but a multiphase CT scan may reveal the diaphragm and the organs that herniate through it [ 44 ].…”

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Symptomatic pericardial cysts and dilemmas in their diagnosis

Grigoraş,

Amălinei,

Căruntu

et al. 2024

Rom J Morphol Embryol

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Pericardial cysts (PCs) or pleuropericardial cysts are rare congenital mediastinal lesions with an approximate incidence of one in 100 000 persons. Usually, they are asymptomatic, being incidentally discovered during a routine chest imaging examination or an autopsy exam. The study involved a retrospective evaluation of clinicopathological findings in a 6-year series of PCs, treated in the Clinic of Pulmonary Diseases, Iaşi, Romania. A group of five cases of PCs, four females and one male, were evaluated. All patients displayed different symptoms, such as dyspnea, chest pain, chronic cough, fatigue, palpitation, and epigastric pain. The cystic lesions were located in the right and left cardiophrenic angle, in four cases, and in the central mediastinum in a single case. The lesions had a fluid content and a maximum diameter that ranged between 35 and 95 mm. The microscopic examination of the surgical resection tissues revealed a thin connective tissue wall without any associated smooth muscle cells. The loose connective tissue band was lined by a layer of mesothelial cells with no cellular atypia, which displayed discrete papillary projections, in one case. Although PCs are rare incidental findings, they should be considered in differential diagnoses of mediastinal cysts, especially as they are associated with non-specific symptoms. Furthermore, considering the possibility of development of severe complications, PCs should be thoroughly explored for suitable patients’ management.

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Symptomatic pericardial cysts and dilemmas in their diagnosis

Grigoraş,

Amălinei,

Căruntu

et al. 2024

Rom J Morphol Embryol

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“…CDH can be classified into two types: Morgagni hernia and Bochdalek hernia. Bochdalek hernias are more common and present as a defect in the left posterolateral diaphragm, while Morgagni hernias present as an anterior defect [ 4 ].…”

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Spontaneous Right-Sided Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Rare Cause of Small Bowel Obstruction

Douzenis,

Mohamedahmed,

Sukumaran

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Diaphragmatic hernia (DH) is an uncommon cause of small bowel obstruction (SBO), particularly in the absence of trauma. This rarity can pose a diagnostic challenge, leading to significant delays in treatment and increased morbidity. We report a case of a 79-year-old male patient who presented with acute signs of small bowel obstruction. The patient had no reported history of trauma. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen revealed a diaphragmatic hernia causing small bowel obstruction. The patient underwent an initial laparoscopy, which was converted to laparotomy, small bowel resection, and subsequent hernia repair. The patient made a good recovery, and two weeks after his initial presentation, he was discharged home. This case highlights the importance of considering diaphragmatic hernia in differential diagnosis for small bowel obstruction, even in the absence of trauma.

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