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(a) A large retrocardiac opacity is observed with air and liquid level compatible with a giant hiatus hernia. (b) A CT-scan with reconstruction is shown validating the diagnosis. The mass corresponding to the stomach and likely small bowel is located behind the heart and in close relation to the left atrium.
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The chest X-Ray (AP and lateral view) is shown below Figure 1(a). A CT-Scan with reconstruction, shown in the lower Figure 1(b), established the diagnosis.