Herniation of the Caudate Lobe of the Liver- Acuity is the Key

Clinical Image

Volume 5, Issue 6 (June Issue)

Herniation of the Caudate Lobe of the Liver- Acuity is the Key

Justine Chinnappan^*, Nageshwari Palanisamy, Ekwevugbe Ogbon, Jami Foreback and Ghassan Bachuwa

Department of Internal Medicine. Michigan State University at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI, USA

^*Corresponding author: Justine Chinnappan, Hurley Medical Center, One Hurley Plaza, Flint, MI-48503, USA. E-mail: jchinna1@hurleymc.com

Received: May 03, 2023; Accepted: May 11, 2023; Published: June 25, 2023

Citation: Chinnappan J, Palanisamy N, Ogbon E, et al. Herniation of the Caudate Lobe of the Liver- Acuity is the Key. Clin Image Case Rep J. 2023; 5(6): 327.

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Abstract

Herniation of the caudate lobe of the liver presenting as posterior mediastinal mass is a rare occurrence. It is vital to determine the acuity of the lesion promptly as acute herniation is a surgical emergency. Chronic and stable liver herniation into the thoracic cavity can be managed conservatively if uncomplicated. Surgery may be warranted if it causes persistent troubling symptoms.

Keywords: Diaphragmatic herniation; Caudate lobe of the liver; Posterior mediastinal mass