Ahmadu, Baba UsmanYola, Chinda JohnAbew, Kaleb Abalis2026-05-252026-05-252012https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14572/6243Baba Usman Ahmadu Consultant Paediatrician, Department of Paediatrics Federal Medical Centre Yola Chinda John Yola Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, Department of Surgery University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri Kaleb Abalis Abew Medical Officer, Department of Paediatrics Federal Medical Centre YolaAbstract: Diagnosis of a rare Bochdalek’s congenital diaphragmatic hernia may be challenging. Our patient presented with respiratory and gastrointestinal findings. Chest radiograph revealed the stomach in the left thorax. Diagnosis of recurrent bacterial pneumonia was incorrectly made because of repeated symptoms. Chest radiograph can provide sufficient information for rapid diagnosis.en-USBochdalek's diaphragmatic herniaCongenital Diaphragmatic HermiaArticle