Diaphragmatic Hernia Simulating a Left Pleural Effusion

We review a case of a diaphragmatic hernia simulating on chest radiograph left lower lobe pneumonia and associated pleural effusion. We also characterize the atypical chest radiographic findings of this patient and recommend further imaging with computed tomography in unusual patient presentations.

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 2003-12, Vol.112 (6), p.e487-e490
Main Authors: Wooldridge, Jamie L, Partrick, David A, Bensard, Denis D, Deterding, Robin R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Male
Pleural Effusion - diagnostic imaging
Pneumonia - diagnostic imaging
Radiography
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Summary:We review a case of a diaphragmatic hernia simulating on chest radiograph left lower lobe pneumonia and associated pleural effusion. We also characterize the atypical chest radiographic findings of this patient and recommend further imaging with computed tomography in unusual patient presentations.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.112.6.e487