A rare Bochdalek hernia in an adult: a case report

Abstract

Background: Symptomatic Bochdalek hernias are found mainly in infants in respiratory distress and occur rarely in adults.

Case presentation: We report a rare case of Bochdalek hernia associated with developmental abnormalities in an adult who exhibited acute chest pain and dyspnea on exertion.

Conclusions: This case highlights the importance of the differential diagnosis of acute left-sided chest pain and antenatal examination.

Keywords: Adult; Anomaly of intestinal rotation; Bochdalek hernia; Chest pain; Congenital diaphragmatic hernia; Patch repair.