Malrotation and midgut volvulus presenting as malabsorption.
Volvulus of the midgut associated with intestinal malrotation classically presents in early life with complete, or intermittent, high intestinal obstruction. We describe the case of a boy presenting at 16 months of age with a history of malabsorption and failure to thrive. The importance of considering this rare diagnosis in such cases is discussed.
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Booth Hall Children's Hospital, Blackley.
Bisset
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Dickson
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D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007422:Intestines / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008286:Malabsorption Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography