Situs inversus

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Dyspnea and work up for COVID-19 pneumonia. Incidental finding.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
ct

On CT scanogram, the aortic arch, and cardiac silhouette are projected on the right side, the gastric bubble is also seen on the right side. 

On limited CT cuts of the upper abdomen, the liver and the spleen are inverted, the aortic arc and abdominal aorta on the right side. The stomach is also inverted.

Lung parenchyma appears normal.

Case Discussion

Situs inversus is a term used to describe the inverted position of the chest and abdominal organs.

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