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Right-sided diaphragmatic eventration: A rare entity.

A P Kansal1, Vishal Chopra, A S Chahal

  • 1Department of Chest and TB, Govt. Medical College, Patiala, India.

Lung India : Official Organ of Indian Chest Society
|May 5, 2010
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Diaphragmatic eventration is an uncommon condition where the diaphragm abnormally elevates due to fibrous tissue replacing muscle. This case highlights a rare instance of complete right-sided diaphragmatic eventration in an adult.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Anatomy
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Diaphragmatic eventration involves abnormal elevation of the diaphragm's dome.
  • This condition is characterized by fibrous tissue replacing muscle fibers within the diaphragm.
  • Eventration can be either complete or partial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a rare case of complete right-sided diaphragmatic eventration.
  • To contribute to the understanding of diaphragmatic abnormalities.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation.
  • Review of relevant medical literature.

Main Results:

  • The study presents a case of complete eventration of the right diaphragm in an adult.
  • This specific presentation is noted as being relatively rare.

Conclusions:

  • Complete right-sided diaphragmatic eventration is an infrequent condition.
  • Further case reports are valuable for understanding the spectrum of diaphragmatic eventration.