Mondal, RakeshNandi, MadhumitaGupta, DipankarChatterjee, AnirbanPatra, RisavdebRoy, A K2008-12-082009-05-302008-12-082009-05-302008-12-08Mondal R, Nandi M, Gupta D, Chatterjee A, Patra R, Roy AK. Hemothorax--a rare presentation of congenital strangulated diaphragmatic hernia. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2008 Dec; 75(12): 1264-5http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/81044We report the case of a 7 years old previously asymptomatic child who initially presented with respiratory distress because of massive left-sided hemothorax but was subsequently diagnosed to be having strangulated small intestine through a diaphragmatic rent on laparotomy. The case is being discussed in detail and the possible causes of hemothorax in such a scenario discussed.engChildHemothorax --complicationsHernia, Diaphragmatic --complicationsHumansIntestine, Small --surgeryLaparotomyMaleRadiography, ThoracicRespiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult --etiologyCase Reports