Introduction
Diaphragmatic eventration is a rare entity in which there is the
permanent elevation of the hemidiaphragm without an obvious
diaphragmatic defect.[1]
In some cases, it is difficult to distinguish this entity from
diaphragmatic hernia, but in the latter, there is disruption of the
musculature of the diaphragm. In contrast to eventration, where the
musculature is only weakened and thinned out with no breach in its
continuity.[2] The condition can be congenital or
acquired.[3]. Acquired
cases occur most commonly after traumatic damage to the phrenic
nerve[1]. Depending on the severity, cases can be symptomatic or
asymptomatic. When symptomatic, the spectrum of presentation is diverse
ranging from respiratory complaints of cough, dyspnoea, and recurrent
chest infections to gastrointestinal symptoms of epigastric discomfort,
heartburn, bloating, belching, and abdominal fullness[3]. Here, we
report a case of a 72 years old woman with right-sided eventration and a
remote history of tuberculosis infection.