Chilaiditi's Syndrome: An Unusual Cause of Acute Respiratory Distress

Chilaiditi's syndrome is characterized by hepatodiaphragmatic interposition of the bowel, usually colon, with associated symptoms. Occasionally, affected individuals may experience acute respiratory distress and retrosternal pain which can mimic life-threatening conditions like pulmonary embolism and myocardial infarction. This case report underscores the need for clinicians to be aware of this rare syndrome as it is amenable to conservative treatment in most instances.