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An Uncommon Cause of Palpitations: Chilaiditi’s Syndrome

  • Open or CloseVera Seara* and Inês Burmester

    Internal Medicine Department, Póvoa De Varzim/Vila Do Conde Hospital Centre, Póvoa De Varzim, Portugal

    *Corresponding author:Vera Seara, Internal Medicine Department, Póvoa De Varzim/Vila Do Conde Hospital Centre, Praça Dr. António José de Almeida, 4480- 777 Vila Do Conde, Portugal

Submission: November 09, 2022 Published: December 16, 2022

DOI: 10.31031/NPMS.2022.01.000506

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Abstract

Chilaiditi’s syndrome refers to the interposition of the colon between the diaphragm and the liver, accompanied with clinical symptoms. Usually a benign condition, with symptomatic approach and rare surgical indication. The authors describe a case report of Chilaiditi syndrome in a young adult presenting with palpitations.

Keywords: Pseudopneumoperitoneum; Chilaiditis syndrome

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