Chiladiti syndrome

Case contributed by Fakhry Mahmoud Ebouda
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic right upper quadrant abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
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Anterior placement of the colon to the liver reaching the under-surface of the right hemidiaphragm. It is one of the common causes of pseudopneumoperitoneum. A small gallbladder stone is noted. Associated bibasal pneumonic consolidations and pleural reactions are seen.

Case Discussion

Pain distinguishes Chilaiditi syndrome from asymptomatic colonic interposition, which is termed as Chilaiditi sign.

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