Late presentation of Bochdalek hernia with intestinal symptoms.
Bochdalek hernia is a rare condition that usually presents in the neonatal age. Rarely it presents late and is usually misdiagnosed. We came across a Bochdalek hernia, which presented at the age of 15 years and was initially misdiagnosed as pulmonary tuberculosis. The case history, diagnosis and management of this condition along with literature review are presented here.
Burki
Tariq
T
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan. mkburki@brain.net.pk
Amanullah
Amir
A
Rehman
Atta Ur
AU
Ali
Mian Naushad
MN
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D010154:Pakistan; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis*