Intercostal lung hernia: radiographic and MDCT findings.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-2013
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.
Volume
68
Issue
7
First Page
412
Last Page
417
ISSN
1365-229X
Published In/Presented At
Zia, Z., Bashir, O., Ramjas, G. E., Kumaran, M., Pollock, J. G., & Pointon, K. (2013). Intercostal lung hernia: radiographic and MDCT findings. Clinical radiology, 68(7), e412–e417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crad.2012.11.024
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
23522483
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article