An Unusual Complication of Transthoracic Lung Biopsy
  • Simone Lucia
    Department of Clinical Medicine, Sapienza - University of Rome, Rome, Italy
  • Daniele Gemma
    Department of Clinical Medicine, Sapienza - University of Rome, Rome, Italy
  • Chiara Gori
    Department of Clinical Medicine, Sapienza - University of Rome, Rome, Italy
  • Filippo Rossi Fanelli
    Department of Clinical Medicine, Sapienza - University of Rome, Rome, Italy
  • Maurizio Muscaritoli
    Department of Clinical Medicine, Sapienza - University of Rome, Rome, Italy

Abstract

Objectives: We report a case of a frail older adult affected by Chilaiditi syndrome complicating transthoracic lung biopsy, which has never been presented before in the literature.

Materials and methods: After illustration of our case, we review the available literature about Chilaiditi syndrome.

Results: Chilaiditi syndrome is a rare disease characterised by the interposition of colonic segments between the liver and diaphragm associated with mild to severe clinical symptoms.

Conclusion: Although it is uncommon, Chilaiditi syndrome is a clinical condition that should be recognized early and differentiated from other diseases since it may significantly impair a patient's prognosis.

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    Published: 2014-05-09
    Issue: Vol. 1 (2014) (view)

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    Lucia S, Gemma D, Gori C, Rossi Fanelli F, Muscaritoli M. An Unusual Complication of Transthoracic Lung Biopsy. EJCRIM 2014;1 doi:10.12890/2014_000021.