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We present the computed tomographic findings in a case of left-sided acute appendicitis associated with midgut malrotation, which is a rare anomaly. The inflamed appendix was visualized as a tubular, fluid-filled, enhancing structure in the left lower quadrant. The entire colon was located in the left abdomen. The presence of a superior mesenteric vein rotation sign ascertained the presence of midgut malrotation. Computed tomography is useful not only in providing accurate diagnosis of left-sided appendicitis but also in detecting associated rotational anomalies, which may require separate surgical correction.
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Received: 31 January 2001/Accepted: 21 February 2001
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Ratani, R., Haller, J., Wang, W. et al. Role of CT in left-sided acute appendicitis: case report. Abdom Imaging 27, 18–19 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-001-0039-2
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-001-0039-2