DOI: 10.12890/2014_000021

An Unusual Complication of Transthoracic Lung Biopsy

Authors

  • 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

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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 No. 1 (2014)

How to Cite

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Lucia S, Gemma D, Gori C, Rossi Fanelli F, Muscaritoli M. An Unusual Complication of Transthoracic Lung Biopsy. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2014 May 9 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];1(1). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/21