Incidental finding of situs ambiguus in a middle‐aged woman

Abstract

Key message Situs ambiguus is a rare congenital abnormality with outcomes ranging from asymptomatic to fatal. Here we present a woman with an incidental finding of situs ambiguus hinted by her chest radiograph. This case highlights the importance of actively seeking diagnosis when right sub‐diaphragmic air is noted when viewing a chest radiograph.

Keywords

• chest radiography
• congenital abnormality
• situs ambiguus
• sub‐diaphragmic free air