Enhanced CT perfusion cut-off sign in midgut volvulus.
We present a case of malrotation with midgut volvulus in an infant in which we discovered a unique CT sign called the perfusion cut-off sign. We hope this case will help establish this crucial diagnosis in other cases.
Henesch
Stephen M
SM
Department of Radiology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399, USA. henesch@email.chop.edu
Nance
Michael L
ML
Jaramillo
Diego M
DM
D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000151:congenital* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007422:Intestines / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000151:congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging