Incidentally revealing of CHD in a 52 year-old man: Case report and literature review

Abstract

Congenital hernia of the diaphragmatic dome is defined as a congenital embryopathy where all or part of the diaphragmatic dome fails to form during embryonic development. The classification is based on the location of the defect in the diaphragm.In this report, we present a case of Morgani hernia in a 52-year-old man whose sole initial symptom was dyspnea, occurring within the context of a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection.Morgagni hernia is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. It is rare and comprises only about 2% of all diaphragmatic hernias. Most cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) manifest with respiratory distress during infancy. CDH is a rare condition that can occur in adults and can have various symptoms that are often misdiagnosed or not fully investigated. Morgagni's hernia is currently associated with other malformations or anomalies such as Trisomy 21. CT scan of the chest and abdomen remains the best imaging method to confirm the diagnosis. Surgical correction is the only treatment for Morgagni hernia.

Keywords

• Congenital hernia
• Diaphragm
• Bochdalek hernias
• Morgagni hernias