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Chest x-ray showing homogenous well-defined right lower opacity
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C-reactive protein 70 mg/dl (normal range <5 mg/dl). Chest x-rays showed a rounded radio-opacity in the lower part of the right hemithorax (Fig. 1).
CT chest scan (coronal section) showing a diaphragmatic right posterior hernia measuring approximately 12x8 cm, with intrathoracic herniation of epiploic fat and the right kidney
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Due to the unavailability of previous chest images, a chest CT scan (Figs. 2 and 3) was performed that revealed a diaphragmatic right posterior hernia with herniation of the epiploic fat and the right kidney without signs of renovascular stenosis or hydronephrosis.
CT chest scan (sagittal section) showing intrathoracic herniation of epiploic fat and the right kidney
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Due to the unavailability of previous chest images, a chest CT scan (Figs. 2 and 3) was performed that revealed a diaphragmatic right posterior hernia with herniation of the epiploic fat and the right kidney without signs of renovascular stenosis or hydronephrosis.