Case Report

Chilaiditi Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient: An Undiagnosed Case in Recurrent Respiratory Symptoms

Volume: 15 Number: 4 July 31, 2025
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Chilaiditi Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient: An Undiagnosed Case in Recurrent Respiratory Symptoms

Abstract

Background/Aims: Chilaiditi Syndrome is a rare anatomical condition characterized by the interposition of the bowel between the liver and diaphragm, often presenting with non-specific respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms. This report aims to highlight the diagnostic challenges of Chilaiditi Syndrome in pediatric patients and emphasize the importance of radiographic evaluation in cases of recurrent, unexplained symptoms. Case Presentation: We present a 5-year-old male patient with recurrent respiratory and abdominal symptoms who had been treated for extended periods with diagnoses of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and pneumonia. Despite receiving bronchodilators, corticosteroids, antihistamines, and antibiotics, the patient’s symptoms persisted. Comprehensive imaging studies, including chest and abdominal radiographs and ultrasonography, were performed to identify potential anatomical abnormalities. Discussion/Conclusion: Although rare, Chilaiditi syndrome should be considered in the differential diagnosis of children presenting with recurrent and unexplained respiratory or abdominal symptoms. Radiological assessment plays a critical role in achieving accurate diagnosis and preventing unnecessary treatments. This case underscores the importance of raising clinical awareness and not overlooking rare anatomical conditions in the pediatric population.

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Supporting Institution

Yüksek İhtisas Üniversitesi

Ethical Statement

Ethical approval for this case report was obtained from the Yüksek İhtisas University Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee (Decision No: 289, Date: 19.02.2025)

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Pediatric Chest Diseases, Pediatric Immunology and Allergic Diseases

Journal Section

Case Report

Publication Date

July 31, 2025

Submission Date

May 21, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 30, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 15 Number: 4

APA
Bostancı, İ., Dabiry, S. M., Erdoğan, D., & Üner, Ç. (2025). Chilaiditi Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient: An Undiagnosed Case in Recurrent Respiratory Symptoms. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 15(4), 193-196. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1703664
AMA
1.Bostancı İ, Dabiry SM, Erdoğan D, Üner Ç. Chilaiditi Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient: An Undiagnosed Case in Recurrent Respiratory Symptoms. J Contemp Med. 2025;15(4):193-196. doi:10.16899/jcm.1703664
Chicago
Bostancı, İlknur, Sultan Mujib Dabiry, Derya Erdoğan, and Çiğdem Üner. 2025. “Chilaiditi Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient: An Undiagnosed Case in Recurrent Respiratory Symptoms”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 (4): 193-96. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1703664.
EndNote
Bostancı İ, Dabiry SM, Erdoğan D, Üner Ç (July 1, 2025) Chilaiditi Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient: An Undiagnosed Case in Recurrent Respiratory Symptoms. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 4 193–196.
IEEE
[1]İ. Bostancı, S. M. Dabiry, D. Erdoğan, and Ç. Üner, “Chilaiditi Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient: An Undiagnosed Case in Recurrent Respiratory Symptoms”, J Contemp Med, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 193–196, July 2025, doi: 10.16899/jcm.1703664.
ISNAD
Bostancı, İlknur - Dabiry, Sultan Mujib - Erdoğan, Derya - Üner, Çiğdem. “Chilaiditi Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient: An Undiagnosed Case in Recurrent Respiratory Symptoms”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15/4 (July 1, 2025): 193-196. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1703664.
JAMA
1.Bostancı İ, Dabiry SM, Erdoğan D, Üner Ç. Chilaiditi Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient: An Undiagnosed Case in Recurrent Respiratory Symptoms. J Contemp Med. 2025;15:193–196.
MLA
Bostancı, İlknur, et al. “Chilaiditi Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient: An Undiagnosed Case in Recurrent Respiratory Symptoms”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, vol. 15, no. 4, July 2025, pp. 193-6, doi:10.16899/jcm.1703664.
Vancouver
1.İlknur Bostancı, Sultan Mujib Dabiry, Derya Erdoğan, Çiğdem Üner. Chilaiditi Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient: An Undiagnosed Case in Recurrent Respiratory Symptoms. J Contemp Med. 2025 Jul. 1;15(4):193-6. doi:10.16899/jcm.1703664