2020-11-182020-11-182020-07Gupta Amit, Singh Sudhir Kumar, Darbari Anshuman, S. Durga Sowmya, Mani Rishit. Morgagni-Larrey parasternal diaphragmatic hernia masquerading as pleural effusion: an interesting presentation with review of literature. International Surgery Journal. 2020 Jul; 7(7): 2450-24532349-33052349-2902http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/213210Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a major malformation found in newborns and babies but rarely in adults. CDH is defined by the presence of a defect in the diaphragm, which permits the herniation of abdominal contents into the thorax. The diagnosis of CDH is based on clinical history, examinations and is confirmed by plain X-ray films and computed tomography scans. Here we report a case which was misdiagnosed at another centre as pleural effusion and managed by placement of intercostal tube drainage and later on diagnosed to be case of Morgnani-Larrey parasternal diaphragmatic hernia. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a major malformation found in newborns and babies but rarely in adults. CDH is defined by the presence of a defect in the diaphragm, which permits the herniation of abdominal contents into the thorax. The diagnosis of CDH is based on clinical history, examinations and is confirmed by plain X-ray films and computed tomography scans. The purpose of reporting this case is to provide information on late-presenting CDH and to emphasize that a high index of suspicion is required for diagnosis and to avoid unwanted complications.Congenital diaphragmatic herniaPleural effusionLaparoscopyJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, IndiaDepartment of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India