Mobile caecum syndrome

Last revised by Kieran Kusel on 31 Aug 2021

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Citation:

Glick Y, Kusel K, Saber M, et al. Mobile caecum syndrome. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 03 Jun 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-71737

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-71737

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https://radiopaedia.org/articles/71737

rID:

71737

Article created:

19 Oct 2019, Yaïr Glick ◉

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At the time the article was created Yaïr Glick had no recorded disclosures.

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Last revised:

31 Aug 2021, Kieran Kusel ◉

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At the time the article was last revised Kieran Kusel had no recorded disclosures.

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4 times, by 4 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Gastrointestinal

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Mobile caecum syndrome refers to a symptomatic mobile caecum, manifesting as chronic intermittent right lower quadrant pain and distension.

Epidemiology

It is estimated that a mobile caecum occurs in 10-20% of the population, however, it is usually asymptomatic and thus mobile caecum syndrome is an uncommon diagnosis.

Pathology

Owing to a redundant mesocolon, the caecum is free to twist on itself, thus resulting in an intermittent caecal torsion. There are reported cases of caecal volvulus, bascule and intussusception.