Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3982496 | Clinical Radiology | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Lung hernia, defined as protrusion of pulmonary tissue beyond the normal confines of the thoracic cage, is an unusual clinical entity. We describe radiographic and MDCT findings in a series of six cases. The diagnostic sign of intercostal lung hernia apparent on a chest radiograph and cross-sectional imaging is the detection of lung parenchyma or intra-thoracic contents beyond the rib cage. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) allows a detailed study of the underlying anatomy and is helpful in planning further management.
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Authors
Z. Zia, O. Bashir, G.E. Ramjas, M. Kumaran, J.G. Pollock, K. Pointon,