CTICasesForamen of Morgagni Hernia (Incidental)
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Imaging findings
Chest radiograph shows an opacity in the basilar and medial right thorax. CT scan confirms a Foramen of Morgagni hernia, demonstrating herniated fat and a clear diaphragmatic defect, presenting classic findings.
Key takeaways
Foramen of Morgagni hernias are congenital diaphragmatic hernias, often discovered incidentally. They typically contain omental fat or abdominal organs. Radiographic findings include an anterior mediastinal or right cardiophrenic angle mass, confirmed by CT showing fat density and a diaphragmatic defect.
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