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Incidental finding of Bochdalek hernia in an adult: a case report

Rosario Francesco Balzano1, Giacomo Fascia2, Alessio Sciacqua3

  • 1Radiology Unit, Barletta University Hospital, Italy. ro.balzano@gmail.com.

Acta Bio-Medica : Atenei Parmensis
|October 18, 2023
PubMed

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A rare, silent Bochdalek hernia (congenital diaphragmatic hernia) was incidentally discovered in a 56-year-old male during a CT scan for rectal bleeding. This case highlights the possibility of late-life diagnosis for this infant condition.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • A Bochdalek hernia, or congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), is a birth defect where the diaphragm has an opening, allowing abdominal organs into the chest.
  • CDH typically affects infants, often presenting with severe respiratory distress.
  • Undiagnosed CDH in adults is exceptionally rare, with most cases identified in early childhood.

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