Korean J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.  2002 Mar;5(1):88-90.

A Case of Chilaiditi's Syndrome Presenting with Vomiting

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Chosun University College of Medicine, Gwangju, Korea.

Abstract

Chilaiditi's sign is a radiographic term used when the hepatic flexure of colon is seen interposed between the liver and right hemidiaphragm. Mostly asymptomatic, Chilaiditi's syndrome can present with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal distension, tender hepatomegaly and change in bowel habits. Uncommon in childhood, the incidence seems to increase with age. We have experienced a case of Chilaiditi's syndrome presenting with vomiting in a 15-month-old boy. The patient recovered uneventfully.

Keyword

Chilaiditi's syndrome; Vomiting

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Pain
Anorexia
Chilaiditi Syndrome*
Colon
Hepatomegaly
Humans
Incidence
Infant
Liver
Male
Nausea
Vomiting*
Full Text Links
  • KJPGN
Actions
Cited
CITED
export Copy
Close
Share
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
Similar articles
Copyright © 2024 by Korean Association of Medical Journal Editors. All rights reserved.     E-mail: koreamed@kamje.or.kr