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Cecum perforation in intestinal malrotation setting in a patient with chromosome 12p deletion syndrome: A case report

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Highlights • Intestinal malrotation is an uncommon diagnosis that can be associated with genetic syndromes.• Intestinal malrotation presenting as abdominal pain in an adult patient with chromosome 12p deletion syndrome… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • Intestinal malrotation is an uncommon diagnosis that can be associated with genetic syndromes.• Intestinal malrotation presenting as abdominal pain in an adult patient with chromosome 12p deletion syndrome is herein described.• Early diagnosis allows surgical planning obviating the need for enterectomy and ostomy.

Keywords: 12p deletion; malrotation; deletion syndrome; chromosome 12p; intestinal malrotation; patient chromosome

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2019

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