Bilateral Morgagni Hernia: A Unique Presentation of a Rare Pathology

Bilateral Morgagni Hernia: A Unique Presentation of a Rare Pathology

Morgagni hernia is an unusual congenital herniation of abdominal content through the triangular parasternal gaps of the anterior diaphragm. They are commonly asymptomatic and right-sided. We present a case of a bilateral Morgagni hernia resulting in delayed growth in a 10-month-old boy. The presenta...

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Main Authors: Michael Leshen, Randy Richardson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Radiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7505329
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spelling doaj-1d027c3d97f64fa08c1c07c566bfb3742020-11-24T23:55:57ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Radiology2090-68622090-68702016-01-01201610.1155/2016/75053297505329Bilateral Morgagni Hernia: A Unique Presentation of a Rare PathologyMichael Leshen0Randy Richardson1Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Regional Campus, 350 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USACreighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Regional Campus, 350 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USAMorgagni hernia is an unusual congenital herniation of abdominal content through the triangular parasternal gaps of the anterior diaphragm. They are commonly asymptomatic and right-sided. We present a case of a bilateral Morgagni hernia resulting in delayed growth in a 10-month-old boy. The presentation was unique due to its bilateral nature and its symptomatic compression of the mediastinum. Diagnosis was made by 3D reconstructed CT angiogram. The patient underwent medical optimization until he was safely able to tolerate laparoscopic surgical repair of his hernia. Upon laparoscopy, the CT findings were confirmed and the hernia was repaired.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7505329
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title Bilateral Morgagni Hernia: A Unique Presentation of a Rare Pathology
title_short Bilateral Morgagni Hernia: A Unique Presentation of a Rare Pathology
title_full Bilateral Morgagni Hernia: A Unique Presentation of a Rare Pathology
title_fullStr Bilateral Morgagni Hernia: A Unique Presentation of a Rare Pathology
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description Morgagni hernia is an unusual congenital herniation of abdominal content through the triangular parasternal gaps of the anterior diaphragm. They are commonly asymptomatic and right-sided. We present a case of a bilateral Morgagni hernia resulting in delayed growth in a 10-month-old boy. The presentation was unique due to its bilateral nature and its symptomatic compression of the mediastinum. Diagnosis was made by 3D reconstructed CT angiogram. The patient underwent medical optimization until he was safely able to tolerate laparoscopic surgical repair of his hernia. Upon laparoscopy, the CT findings were confirmed and the hernia was repaired.
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