Bochdalek hernia masquerading as pleural effusion in a young adult

Abstract Bochdalek hernia (BH) is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia which rarely presents in adulthood. We report on a 25‐year‐old man admitted with 3‐year recurrent and self‐limiting abdominal pain and vomiting. Chest radiograph showed left pleural opacity which shifted position in the decubitus fi...

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Published in:	Respirology Case Reports
Main Authors:	Charles Wong, Chin Tou Lam, Loretta Yin Chun Yam
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2023-03-01
Subjects:	Bochdalek hernia CXR pleural effusion thoracic ultrasound
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.1104