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Situs inversus with cholelithiasis.

K A Pathak1, R Khanna, N N Khanna

  • 1Department of Surgery, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.

Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
|April 1, 1995
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Situs inversus totalis, a rare condition where organs are mirrored, can be challenging to diagnose. This case highlights its association with gallstones, presenting a diagnostic puzzle.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Genetics
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Situs inversus totalis is a congenital condition characterized by the complete reversal of thoracic and abdominal organs.
  • It is a subtype of heterotaxy, often asymptomatic and discovered incidentally.
  • Undiagnosed situs inversus can lead to diagnostic complexities in clinical practice.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with symptoms necessitating investigation.
  • During diagnostic workup, complete reversal of organ positioning (situs inversus totalis) was identified.
  • The patient was also found to have cholelithiasis (gallstones).

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates a rare co-occurrence of situs inversus totalis and cholelithiasis.
  • This association can complicate the diagnostic process, particularly if situs inversus is not recognized.

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  • The findings underscore the importance of considering anatomical variations in differential diagnoses.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for situs inversus totalis in patients with atypical presentations.
    • Awareness of this condition and its potential associations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
    • Further research may explore the genetic or developmental links between heterotaxy and cholelithiasis.