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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Diaphragmatic palsy
- Diaphragmatic paresis
- Diaphragmatic weakness
Definitions
- Extreme form of diaphragmatic weakness
- Decreased strength of diaphragmatic musculature
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
- Qureshi A: Diaphragm paralysis. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 30(3):315-20, 2009
- Roberts HC: Imaging the diaphragm. Thorac Surg Clin. 19(4):431-50, v, 2009
- Verhey PT et al: Differentiating diaphragmatic paralysis and eventration. Acad Radiol. 14(4):420-5, 2007
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Diaphragmatic palsy
- Diaphragmatic paresis
- Diaphragmatic weakness
Definitions
- Extreme form of diaphragmatic weakness
- Decreased strength of diaphragmatic musculature
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
- Qureshi A: Diaphragm paralysis. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 30(3):315-20, 2009
- Roberts HC: Imaging the diaphragm. Thorac Surg Clin. 19(4):431-50, v, 2009
- Verhey PT et al: Differentiating diaphragmatic paralysis and eventration. Acad Radiol. 14(4):420-5, 2007
