CTICasesApical Herniation of Azygos Lobe
Cite this case
[...]. Apical Herniation of Azygos Lobe. CTICases. Published December 15, 2022. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/gqjc9
Imaging findings
Transient herniation of an azygos lobe into the neck alongside the trachea, facilitated by weak Simpson’s fascia.
Key takeaways
Apical lung herniation is a rare, usually benign phenomenon that can reduce spontaneously and is often Valsalva-dependent.
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