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World J Radiol. Oct 28, 2016; 8(10): 819-828
Published online Oct 28, 2016. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i10.819
Blunt diaphragmatic lesions: Imaging findings and pitfalls
Matteo Bonatti, Fabio Lombardo, Norberto Vezzali, Giulia A Zamboni, Giampietro Bonatti
Matteo Bonatti, Norberto Vezzali, Giampietro Bonatti, Department of Radiology, Bolzano Central Hospital, 39100 Bolzano, Italy
Fabio Lombardo, Giulia A Zamboni, Department of Radiology, University of Verona, 37100 Verona, Italy
Author contributions: Bonatti M and Lombardo F wrote the paper; all the authors collaborated in data collection and paper review.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There is no conflict of interest associated with any of the senior author or other co-authors contributed their efforts in this manuscript.
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Correspondence to: Matteo Bonatti, MD, Department of Radiology, Bolzano Central Hospital, 5 Boehler St., 39100 Bolzano, Italy. matteobonatti@hotmail.com
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Received: March 30, 2016
Peer-review started: March 31, 2016
First decision: May 17, 2016
Revised: May 31, 2016
Accepted: August 27, 2016
Article in press: August 29, 2016
Published online: October 28, 2016
Core Tip

Core tip: Blunt diaphragmatic lesions (BDL) are uncommon, but they should be promptly recognized as a delayed diagnosis increases morbidity and mortality. We herein discuss multi-modality imaging findings in BDL and possible pitfalls in order to help the radiologist in this sometimes-difficult diagnosis.