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Apical Lung Hernia
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
Cervical lung hernia
Definitions
Protrusion of upper lobe apical segment into neck through Sibson fascia (covers lung apex) defect
Sibson fascia = deep cervical fascia, suprapleural fascia
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General Features
Imaging Recommendations
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
Chaturvedi A et al: Imaging of thoracic hernias: types and complications. Insights Imaging. 9(6):989-1005, 2018
Singh R et al: Adult cervical lung herniation: Importance of valsalva manoeuvre in imaging. Indian J Radiol Imaging. 28(1):134-5, 2018
Prasad S et al: An unusual cause for neck swelling: apical lung hernia. BMJ Case Rep. 2014, 2014
Mason K et al: Lung herniation: an unusual cause of dysphagia. Ear Nose Throat J. 92(12):561-2, 2013
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
Cervical lung hernia
Definitions
Protrusion of upper lobe apical segment into neck through Sibson fascia (covers lung apex) defect
Sibson fascia = deep cervical fascia, suprapleural fascia
IMAGING
General Features
Imaging Recommendations
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
Chaturvedi A et al: Imaging of thoracic hernias: types and complications. Insights Imaging. 9(6):989-1005, 2018
Singh R et al: Adult cervical lung herniation: Importance of valsalva manoeuvre in imaging. Indian J Radiol Imaging. 28(1):134-5, 2018
Prasad S et al: An unusual cause for neck swelling: apical lung hernia. BMJ Case Rep. 2014, 2014
Mason K et al: Lung herniation: an unusual cause of dysphagia. Ear Nose Throat J. 92(12):561-2, 2013
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