Midgut volvulus in an adult.
We report a case of duodenal malrotation that presented in adulthood as midgut volvulus. On colour Doppler ultrasound, findings of a clockwise rotation of the superior mesenteric vein around the superior mesenteric artery (whirlpool sign) and a distinctive 'whirl'-like pattern resulting from an encircling of loops of the bowel around the SMA on CT is diagnostic of midgut volvulus.
Puvaneswary
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Department of Medical Imaging, John hunter Hospital, New South Wales, Australia. mpuvaneswary@hunter.health.nsw.gov.au
Rajaratnam
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S
D000293:Adolescent; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color