Pneumoperitoneum or Chilaiditi’s sign
- Author:
Teoh SW, Mimi O, Poonggothai SP, Liew SM, Kumar G
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Chilaiditi’s sign;
pneumoperitoneum;
primary care Malaysia
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2016;11(1):22-24
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Chilaiditi’s sign describes the incidental radiographic finding of the bowel positioned between the
right diaphragm and the liver. This is often misdiagnosed as pneumoperitoneum or free air under
the diaphragm, which may lead to unnecessary investigations or surgical procedures. Here, we report
two incidental chest radiograph findings of air under the diaphragm in patients who were being
screened for pulmonary tuberculosis. This case series highlights the importance of awareness of the
diagnosis of Chilaiditi’s sign to avoid unnecessary hospital referrals.
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