Chilaiditi syndrome is a rare condition when pain occurs due to transposition of a loop of large intestine (usually transverse colon) in between the diaphragm and the liver, visible on plain abdominal X-ray or chest X-ray. Normally this causes no symptoms, and this is called Chilaiditi`s sign. The sign can be permanently present, or sporadically.....
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<radiology> Interposition of colon between liver and right hemidiaphragm, causes elevation of right hemidiaphragm ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(ke-lah-the´te) interposition of the colon between the liver and diaphragm. Usually the condition is asymptomatic in adults, but symptoms are evident in children and include vomiting, abdominal pain, anorexia, constipation, aerophagia. Signs include abdominal distention and absence of liver dullness.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kē-lah-thē′tē Definitions: 1. interposition of the colon between the liver and the diaphragm.
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