An unusual anterior mediastinal mass in a child with B-Thalassemia major

Authors

• Ahmed H. Al-Salem, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Qatif Central Hospital, PO Box 18432, Qatif 31911, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel/Fax. +966 (3) 8360326. E-mail: ahmed_al_salem{at}hotmail.com.

Abstract

This case report describes the delayed appearance of Morgagni9s hernia in a 5 year old child with B-Thalassemia major to present as an anterior mediastinal mass. The progressive enlargement of the liver resulted in herniation of the left lobe of the liver through the already congenitally present Morgagni9s hernia leading to its enlargement. The report also emphasizes the fact that a previously normal chest x-ray should not preclude the diagnosis of Morgagni9s hernia. Morgagni9s hernia should also be included in the differential diagnosis of anterior mediastinal masses in children.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

974

Last Page

976

Recommended Citation

Al-Salem, Ahmed H. (2000) "An unusual anterior mediastinal mass in a child with B-Thalassemia major," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 21: Iss. 10, Article 17.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1289