Acute subumbilical appendicitis in a patient undiagnosed with intestinal malrotation: a case report
Although appendicitis associated with intestinal malrotation is rare, it should be considered in patients presenting with acute abdominal pain and known or suspected malrotation. Prompt recognition and appropriate imaging are essential to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure timely surgical management.
Authors
- Mohammed A. Jawahy
- Amjad A. Durayb
- Murad H. Sadhan
- Fatimah H. Dallak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1446-6007)
- Mohamed Salih Mahfouz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3155-6381)
- Mohammed Basehi
- Fatimah H. Kamili
Institutions
- King Fahad Central Hospital (SA)
- Jazan University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05632-1
- Primary Topic
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00