Non-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia of the liver in an adult: a case report
Luo, H-Feng.; Lei, T.; Wang, H-Jiang.; Tan, G.; Wang, Z-Yu.
Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases International Hbpd Int 6(2): 219-221
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 1499-3872 PMID: 17374586 Document Number: 612023
Diaphragmatic hernia of the liver is a rare clinical entity, usually found after trauma in adults. This study was undertaken to elucidate a misdiagnosis of non-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia of the liver in an adult. The clinical data of one patient with non-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia of the liver was analyzed. A tumor in the right lower thorax was revealed by chest X-ray and computed tomography. Non-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia of the liver was not identified until the operation. Pathological analysis confirmed the finding. The patient recovered well. Non-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia of the liver in an adult is a rare right-sided diaphragmatic hernia, which can move up into the chest cavity. It should be distinguished from lung cancer. The diagnosis and evaluation of non-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia of the liver can help optimize surgical management.