A rare coexistence: Cecal cancer and intestinal malrotation in an adult
Intestinal malrotation (IM) is an uncommon congenital disorder that disrupts the normal embryonic rotation around the superior mesenteric artery. It is exceptionally rare in adults, and its association with colon cancer is even less frequent. This article discusses the case of a 60-year-old female d...
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| author | Hind Qajia, MD Chaimaa Jabbari, MD Salma EL kadiri, MD Choumad Saleck, MD Yassine Eddahoumi, MD Fatima Ezzahra Laamrani, PhD Omar EL Aoufir, PhD Laila Jroundi, PhD |
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| description | Intestinal malrotation (IM) is an uncommon congenital disorder that disrupts the normal embryonic rotation around the superior mesenteric artery. It is exceptionally rare in adults, and its association with colon cancer is even less frequent. This article discusses the case of a 60-year-old female diagnosed with colon cancer alongside IM. Imaging studies revealed signs of IM. This case highlights the rarity of colon cancer occurring in a malrotated bowel, emphasizing the importance of early detection to prevent life-threatening complications. This anomaly increases the risk of volvulus, bowel obstruction, and ischemia. Diagnosis often relies on imaging techniques, such as CT or ultrasound, to identify abnormal intestinal orientation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d9b33c81af4e43798fc805ecf2d5ed192025-08-20T03:09:57ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332025-07-012073207321010.1016/j.radcr.2025.03.031A rare coexistence: Cecal cancer and intestinal malrotation in an adultHind Qajia, MD0Chaimaa Jabbari, MD1Salma EL kadiri, MD2Choumad Saleck, MD3Yassine Eddahoumi, MD4Fatima Ezzahra Laamrani, PhD5Omar EL Aoufir, PhD6Laila Jroundi, PhD7Emergency Radiology Service, Avicenne University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco; Corresponding author.Emergency Radiology Service, Avicenne University Hospital, Rabat, MoroccoEmergency Radiology Service, Avicenne University Hospital, Rabat, MoroccoEmergency Radiology Service, Avicenne University Hospital, Rabat, MoroccoFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Rabat, MoroccoEmergency Radiology Service, Avicenne University Hospital, Rabat, MoroccoEmergency Radiology Service, Avicenne University Hospital, Rabat, MoroccoEmergency Radiology Service, Avicenne University Hospital, Rabat, MoroccoIntestinal malrotation (IM) is an uncommon congenital disorder that disrupts the normal embryonic rotation around the superior mesenteric artery. It is exceptionally rare in adults, and its association with colon cancer is even less frequent. This article discusses the case of a 60-year-old female diagnosed with colon cancer alongside IM. Imaging studies revealed signs of IM. This case highlights the rarity of colon cancer occurring in a malrotated bowel, emphasizing the importance of early detection to prevent life-threatening complications. This anomaly increases the risk of volvulus, bowel obstruction, and ischemia. Diagnosis often relies on imaging techniques, such as CT or ultrasound, to identify abnormal intestinal orientation.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325002353Intestinal malrotationCoecal cancerAdult |
| spellingShingle | Hind Qajia, MD Chaimaa Jabbari, MD Salma EL kadiri, MD Choumad Saleck, MD Yassine Eddahoumi, MD Fatima Ezzahra Laamrani, PhD Omar EL Aoufir, PhD Laila Jroundi, PhD A rare coexistence: Cecal cancer and intestinal malrotation in an adult Radiology Case Reports Intestinal malrotation Coecal cancer Adult |
| title | A rare coexistence: Cecal cancer and intestinal malrotation in an adult |
| title_full | A rare coexistence: Cecal cancer and intestinal malrotation in an adult |
| title_fullStr | A rare coexistence: Cecal cancer and intestinal malrotation in an adult |
| title_full_unstemmed | A rare coexistence: Cecal cancer and intestinal malrotation in an adult |
| title_short | A rare coexistence: Cecal cancer and intestinal malrotation in an adult |
| title_sort | rare coexistence cecal cancer and intestinal malrotation in an adult |
| topic | Intestinal malrotation Coecal cancer Adult |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325002353 |
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