Season 1 Case 27

body Jan 20, 2013

CASE 27

History: Abdominal pain


Answer:

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Answer: Cecal volvulus- large air distended bowel loop “pointing” towards the LUQ (in comparison to the sigmoid volvulus which classically “points” to the RUQ). Above image is from that same pt’s CT scan.

More info: http://www.learningradiology.com/archives2011/COW%20442-cecal%20volvulus/cecalvolvcorrect.htm

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