title: [Torsion of the appendix in a child].
abstract: Torsion of the vermiform appendix is a rare condition that simulates acute appendicitis. An 8-year-old girl with symptoms suggestive of acute appendicitis is reported. At operation the appendix was found to be twisted 72 degrees and was resected.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kluger
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Gimmon
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Okon
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D001065:Appendix; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery