Chilaiditi Syndrome in a Young Patient

Abstract

Chilaiditi syndrome, an hepatodiaphragmatic interposition of the colon, is a rare radiological finding in the normal population.Chilaiditi syndrome is more frequently seen in adults, people with chronic lung disease, multiparous women and asthenic people. Bowel loops are located between the diaphragm and liver and most of the cases are diagnosed incidentally. Clinically, mild abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, chest pain, symptoms such as shortness of breath may occur. In this study we aimed to present a 26 year old woman with abdominal pain of two months duration. The patient's complaint was relieved with symptomatic treatment, and assessed as Chilaiditi syndrome. Because of the rarity of this syndrome, and the typical radiological findings, we aimed to present this case.