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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Appendicular peritonitis in situs inversus totalis: A case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, Volume 4, Article 134, Year 2010
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Introduction. Situs inversus is a congenital anomaly characterized by the transposition of the abdominal viscera. When associated with dextrocardia, it is known as situs inversus totalis. This condition is rare and can be a diagnostic problem when associated with appendicular peritonitis. Case presentation. We report the case of a 20-year-old African man who presented to the emergency department with a 4-day history of diffuse abdominal pain, which began in his left iliac region and hypogastrium. After examination, we initiated a surgical exploration for peritonitis. We discovered a situs inversus at the left side of his liver, and his appendix was perforated in its middle third. A complementary post-operative thoracic and abdominal tomodensitometry revealed a situs inversus totalis. Conclusion. Appendicular peritonitis in situs inversus is a rare association that can present a diagnostic problem. Morphologic exploration methods such as ultrasonography, tomodensitometry, magnetic resonance imaging, and laparoscopy may contribute to the early management of the disease and give guidance in choosing the most appropriate treatment for patients. © 2010 Cissé et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Cissé, Mamadou Lamine
Senegal, Dakar
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Aristide le Dantec de Dakar
Touré, Alpha Oumar
Senegal, Dakar
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Aristide le Dantec de Dakar
Konaté, Ibrahima
Senegal, Dakar
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Aristide le Dantec de Dakar
Dieng, Madieng M.
Senegal, Dakar
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Aristide le Dantec de Dakar
Ka, Ousmane
Senegal, Dakar
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Aristide le Dantec de Dakar
Touré, F. B.
Senegal, Dakar
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Aristide le Dantec de Dakar
Dia, Abdarahmane A.
Senegal, Dakar
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Aristide le Dantec de Dakar
Touré, Cheikh Tidiane
Senegal, Dakar
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Aristide le Dantec de Dakar
Statistics
Citations: 16
Authors: 8
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1186/1752-1947-4-134
ISSN:
17521947
e-ISSN:
17521947
Research Areas
Health System And Policy