A member asked:

Is tenting of left hemidiaphragm the same as elevated diaphragm? i've been told i have tenting but wasn't explained what this means. recently diagnosed with mals syndrome, nutcracker syndrome, may thurner, and possibly thoracic outlet syndrome?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, diaphragm tenting is different from elevated diaphragm. Tenting means peaked or tented appearance of a hemidiaphragm which can occur in the setting of lobar collapse or after a partial lung resection (lobectomy) or it can be a normal variation in some people, i.e. you are born with that (a congenital condition).

Answered 7/15/2022

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