Presentation
Asymptomatic but abnormal chest radiograph.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years old
Gender: Female
From the case:
Morgagni hernia
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Large right side anterior mediastinal mass lesion that displays fat density and indents the right atrium. No contrast enhancement or infiltration of the adjacent structures. There is focal diaphragmatic defect seen on coronal images.
Case Discussion
Morgagni hernias are a congenital diaphragmatic hernia that occur mainly anteriorly on the right side. They usually contain omental fat, or less commonly colon or liver.