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.