Unraveling the Mystery: Expert Insights into Morgagni Hernia – The Rare Adult Congenital Diaphragmatic Defect (Morgagni Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Chest CT)
Introduction Morgagni Hernia (MH) is an elusive form of diaphragmatic hernia, a rare congenital defect that often remains clinically silent until adulthood . Representing a small fraction of all congenital diaphragmatic hernias, its diagnosis requires keen radiological expertise and a high index of suspicion, especially in the adult population where it is most frequently identified . This expert column, drawing upon the latest global literature, provides a comprehensive review of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, imaging characteristics, and contemporary management of this condition . Case Study Introduction: A 63-Year-Old Male with a Coincidental Finding A 63-year-old male presenting with a chief complaint of headache . The patient, with an underlying condition of Waldenström macroglobulinemia , was preparing for plasma exchange due to suspected hyperviscosity . During the workup, a routine portable chest X-ray (post central venous catheter i...