Abstract:Morgagni Hernia (MH) is a defect between the transverse septum and the sternum, failing the fusion of the sternal and costal parts of the muscle, representing 3 to 4% of the hernia’s diaphragmatic lesions of congenital origin. It is present in 90% of the cases on the right side, 8% on the left side and 2% on the bilateral side. The aim of this article is to report a case on late presentation of MH and to emphasize the importance of this pathology to be analyzed with differential diagnosis in patients with resp… Show more
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