Abstract
Duodenum inversum is a rare congenital malformation defined by a duodenum which travels
superiorly and then posteriorly prior to crossing the midline above the pancreas.
It is often confused with other, more common, anomalies of intestinal rotation. We
present a case of duodenum inversum diagnosed incidentally in a one-month old infant
with Trisomy 21 during evaluation for reflux disease. Due to an inability to definitively
rule out malrotation, the diagnosis was confirmed with a diagnostic laparoscopy. We
discuss available literature concerning this rare anatomic anomaly as well as provide
recommendations for diagnosis and treatment.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
October 31,
2012
Received in revised form:
October 30,
2012
Received:
September 6,
2012
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☆Disclosures: The authors have no disclosures or financial support to report with regards to this manuscript.
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