Diaphragmatic eventration case report: a possible sequelae of past tuberculosis infection.
Abstract
Diaphragmatic eventration, an abnormal elevation of the dome of the diaphragm, could be congenital or acquired. Acquired cases usually occur after an episode of trauma to the phrenic nerve, or maybe attributed to infectious and inflammatory causes. We report an acquired eventration with a probable association with tuberculosis infection.
key clinical message:
A multifaceted analysis, detailed examination, and investigations are needed to judge whether a conservative approach alone or definitive surgical intervention is suitable for the patient with elevated diaphragm.
Keywords: case report; diaphragmatic eventration; tuberculosis.