Presentation
Elderly lady presenting with abdominal pain and distension
Patient Data
Age: 80
Gender: Female
From the case:
Cecal volvulus
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Plain abdominal x-rays demonstrate several dilated small bowel loops, and a distended hollow viscus in the left upper quadrant. Whilst this appears somewhat like a stomach, inspection of the erect images demonstrate the stomach (and hiatus hernia) superior to this.
From the case:
Cecal volvulus
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CT of the abdomen confirms a cecal volvulus, with a whirl sign on the axial images. The ileocecal junction is nicely displayed at the right superior aspect of the rotated cecum.
Case Discussion
Nicely demonstrated case of cecal volvulus, with a whirl sign .
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