Highlights
Metastatic involvement of the diaphragm is more common than primary malignancy.
Isolated diaphragmatic metastasis is very rare.
Contrast-enhanced multidetector computed tomography provides essential information for preoperative planning.
A pathology study and surgical revision are the most informative diagnostic methods.
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