Asymptomatic diaphragmatic hiatal herniation of the pancreas

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2002 Jul-Aug;26(4):524-5. doi: 10.1097/00004728-200207000-00008.

Abstract

Herniation of the pancreas into a diaphragmatic hiatal hernia is a rare condition reported in only three cases; all were symptomatic. We present a CT diagnosis of hiatal hernia containing the body and tail of a normal pancreas in an asymptomatic patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Hernia, Hiatal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hernia, Hiatal / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreas / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*