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ArticleRadiology case reports2025

Imaging features of cecal volvulus complicating a complete common mesentery: A case report.

Ayoub Khaled, Nizar El Bouardi, Zaid Ennasery, Ismail Chaouche, Hajar Ouazzani Chahdi, Amal Akammar, Meriem Haloua, Badreddine Alami, Moulay Youssef Alaoui Lamrani, Meryem Boubbou and 1 more

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Ayoub KhaledDepartment of Adult Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Nizar El BouardiDepartment of Adult Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Zaid EnnaseryDepartment of Adult Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Ismail ChaoucheDepartment of Adult Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Hajar Ouazzani ChahdiDepartment of Mother and Child Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Amal AkammarDepartment of Mother and Child Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Meriem HalouaDepartment of Mother and Child Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Badreddine AlamiDepartment of Adult Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Moulay Youssef Alaoui LamraniDepartment of Adult Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Meryem BoubbouDepartment of Mother and Child Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
Mustapha MaaroufiDepartment of Adult Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.

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Abstract

Cecal volvulus is a rare but serious complication that can occur in association with anomalies of intestinal rotation, particularly in the setting of a complete common mesentery. This congenital anomaly results from improper embryologic rotation of the primitive intestinal loop, leading to abnormal bowel mobility and a predisposition to volvulus. We report the case of a 43-year-old man with a history of goiter, who was admitted for evaluation of a 5-day history of bowel obstruction, marked by cessation of stool and gas passage, persistent vomiting, and unquantified weight loss. Cross-sectional imaging, especially computed tomography, played a pivotal role in establishing the diagnosis. The patient underwent surgical intervention with a favorable postoperative outcome.

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Abdominal CTCecal volvulusComplete common mesenteryIntestinal obstructionWhirl sign

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