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Malrotation and midgut volvulus presenting as malabsorption.

A Jackson1, R Bisset, A P Dickson

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Booth Hall Children's Hospital, Blackley.

Clinical Radiology
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
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Midgut volvulus due to intestinal malrotation typically causes early-life intestinal obstruction. This case highlights the need to consider this rare condition in older children with malabsorption and failure to thrive.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Intestinal malrotation is a congenital anomaly where the intestines fail to rotate properly during fetal development.
  • Midgut volvulus, a surgical emergency, occurs when the malrotated intestine twists around the mesenteric axis, potentially leading to ischemia.
  • Classic presentation involves complete or intermittent high intestinal obstruction in infancy.

Observation:

  • A 16-month-old boy presented with symptoms of malabsorption and failure to thrive.
  • This clinical presentation is atypical for the classic early-onset intestinal obstruction associated with midgut volvulus and malrotation.
  • The patient's delayed presentation underscores the variable clinical spectrum of this condition.

Findings:

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  • The case highlights a delayed diagnosis of midgut volvulus associated with intestinal malrotation in a toddler.
  • Malabsorption and failure to thrive were the presenting symptoms, deviating from the typical neonatal presentation.
  • Diagnostic considerations for intestinal obstruction in older children should include rare congenital anomalies.

    • Implications:

    • This case emphasizes the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for midgut volvulus in children with unexplained malabsorption and failure to thrive, regardless of age.
    • Early recognition and surgical intervention are crucial to prevent intestinal compromise and long-term sequelae.
    • Broadening the differential diagnosis for pediatric intestinal issues can improve patient outcomes.