title: Axial torsion of Meckel's diverticulum presenting as a pelvic mass.
abstract: Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital gastrointestinal anomaly. Axial torsion of the diverticulum is rare and may produce nonspecific abdominal signs and symptoms. We describe a case of torsion of a Meckel's diverticulum that was noted as a pelvic mass on CT images.
authors.affiliation: Northwestern University Medical School, 1550 North Lake Shore Drive, Apt 19A, Chicago, IL 60610, USA. skfernbach@ameritech.net
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Farris
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Fernbach
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging