title: Role of CT in left-sided acute appendicitis: case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, New York Methodist Hospital, 506 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Ratani
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Haller
authors.forename: W Y
authors.initials: WY
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Yang
mesh_terms: D001064:Appendicitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012857:Situs Inversus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed