Role of CT in left-sided acute appendicitis: case report.

Autor: Ratani, R. S., Haller, J. O., Wang, W. Y., Yang, D. C.
Zdroj: Abdominal Imaging; Jan2002, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p18-19, 2p
Abstrakt: We present the computed tomographic findings in a case of left-sided acute appendicitis associated with midgut malrotation, which is a rare anomaly. The inflamed appendix was visualized as a tubular, fluid-filled, enhancing structure in the left lower quadrant. The entire colon was located in the left abdomen. The presence of a superior mesenteric vein rotation sign ascertained the presence of midgut malrotation. Computed tomography is useful not only in providing accurate diagnosis of left-sided appendicitis but also in detecting associated rotational anomalies, which may require separate surgical correction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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