Sigmoid volvulus in a healthy 25-year-old woman: a case report
This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for sigmoid volvulus in young women presenting with abdominal complaints, even in the absence of typical risk factors. It also illustrates that accurate diagnosis and effective treatment are achieved using basic clinical tools in resource-limited settings, which emphasizes on the role of clinical acumen and basic radiographic tools in resource-limited settings. Clinicians must be aware of this rare but important differential to avoid misattribution to gynecologic conditions and ensure timely intervention.
Authors
- Hassen Worku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8003-5515)
- Hanna Abera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4374-4024)
- Frewoyni Birhanu Tsegaye
- Yohanna Addis
Institutions
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05570-y
- Primary Topic
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00