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Morgagni hernia

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a birth defect of the diaphragm. The most common type of CDH is a Bochdalek hernia; other types include Morgagni hernia, diaphragm eventration and central tendon defects of the diaphragm. [Source: Wikipedia ]

Is A
Hernia
May Cause
Abnormal position of stomach
Anterior mediastinal lesion
Increased retrogastric or retroduodenal space
Indistinct heart border on frontal chest radiograph
Juxtadiaphragmatic lesions in children
Localized elevation of hemidiaphragm
Right anterior cardiophrenic angle lesion
Soft-tissue mediastinal mass
Is A
Hernia
May Cause
Abnormal position of stomach
Anterior mediastinal lesion
Increased retrogastric or retroduodenal space
Indistinct heart border on frontal chest radiograph
Juxtadiaphragmatic lesions in children
Localized elevation of hemidiaphragm
Right anterior cardiophrenic angle lesion
Soft-tissue mediastinal mass


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