Abstract
BackgroundSymptomatic Bochdalek hernias are found mainly in infants in respiratory distress and occur rarely in adults.Case presentationWe report a rare case of Bochdalek hernia associated with developmental abnormalities in an adult who exhibited acute chest pain and dyspnea on exertion.ConclusionsThis case highlights the importance of the differential diagnosis of acute left-sided chest pain and antenatal examination.
Highlights
Symptomatic Bochdalek hernias are found mainly in infants in respiratory distress and occur rarely in adults.Case presentation: We report a rare case of Bochdalek hernia associated with developmental abnormalities in an adult who exhibited acute chest pain and dyspnea on exertion
We describe here a case involving a 19-year-old woman with Bochdalek hernia (BH) who presented with acute paroxysmal left chest pain radiating to the epigastrium
Case presentation A 19-year-old woman presented with acute paroxysmal left chest pain radiating to the epigastrium of 4 days duration
Summary
Symptomatic Bochdalek hernias are found mainly in infants in respiratory distress and occur rarely in adults.Case presentation: We report a rare case of Bochdalek hernia associated with developmental abnormalities in an adult who exhibited acute chest pain and dyspnea on exertion. Background Bochdalek hernia (BH) is one of the most common diaphragmatic abnormalities in infants and is characterized by cyanosis, tachycardia, and asymmetric growth in the chest cavity. Reduction of the herniated content back into the peritoneal cavity, repair of the hernia, and relief of the intestinal obstruction are important objectives of operative repair. We describe here a case involving a 19-year-old woman with BH who presented with acute paroxysmal left chest pain radiating to the epigastrium.
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