Right-sided Bochdalek Hernia Presenting as a Solitary Pulmonary Nodule
Author(s) -
Stamatis Katsenos,
Ioannis Kokkonouzis,
Stefanos Lachanis,
Kostas Psathakis
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
radiology case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.221
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 1930-0433
DOI - 10.2484/rcr.v3i2.114
Subject(s) - bochdalek hernia , medicine , differential diagnosis , diaphragmatic hernia , radiology , diaphragmatic breathing , hernia , solitary pulmonary nodule , nodule (geology) , computed tomography , congenital diaphragmatic hernia , pathology , pregnancy , fetus , alternative medicine , biology , genetics , paleontology
Bochdalek hernia is a well-known disorder, which represents visceral herniation through a posterior diaphragmatic defect. In this report we present an adult man with a right-sided Bochdalek hernia mimicking a solitary pulmonary nodule. Furthermore, we perform a brief review of the literature, with emphasis on novel imaging techniques that establish the diagnosis. In conclusion, Bochdalek hernia should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a posterior diaphragmatic or paraspinal opacity. Correct diagnosis is of paramount importance and can be easily established by non-invasive imaging techniques
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