Midgut volvulus

Case contributed by Ahmed Mahrous Saied
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Young adult female presenting with vomiting and deteriorating general condition.

Patient Data

Age: Young Adult
Gender: Female

CECT ABDOMEN

ct

Axial and coronal CECT images through the upper abdomen revealed abnormal bowel position around the SMA, with a characteristic swirling pattern -this is consistent with midgut volvulus.

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