Prague Med. Rep. 2026, 127, 215-218
https://doi.org/10.14712/23362936.2026.28
Median Diaphragmatic Cyst Radiologically Consistent with a Mesothelial Cyst in a Young Adult: A Case Report
Gianmichele Muscatella1
, Manuela Montatore1, Federica Masino1, Rossella Gifuni1, Alessio Sciacqua1, Pierluigi De Chirico2, Marina Balbino1, Giuseppe Guglielmi1,2
, Manuela Montatore1, Federica Masino1, Rossella Gifuni1, Alessio Sciacqua1, Pierluigi De Chirico2, Marina Balbino1, Giuseppe Guglielmi1,2
1Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
2Radiology Unit, “Dimiccoli” Hospital, Barletta, Italy
Received September 27, 2025
Accepted September 8, 2026
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