Atypical Presentation of Boerhaave Syndrome with Left Shoulder Pain as the Initial Manifestation: A Case Report

Wei-Hsi Chang; Wen-Fan Chen; Mao-Hsien Chang

doi:10.12659/AJCR.949952

03 December 2025 : Case report Taiwan

Atypical Presentation of Boerhaave Syndrome with Left Shoulder Pain as the Initial Manifestation: A Case Report

Unusual clinical course, Mistake in diagnosis, Unusual setting of medical care, Educational Purpose (only if useful for a systematic review or synthesis)

Wei-Hsi Chang^{ABCEF 1,2,3}, Wen-Fan Chen^{B 1}, Mao-Hsien Chang^{CEF 4,5*}

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.949952

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e949952

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Atypical Presentation of Boerhaave Syndrome with Left Shoulder Pain as the Initial Manifestation: A Case Report

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