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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2014; 20(24): 7979-7983
Published online Jun 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i24.7979
Published online Jun 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i24.7979
Small bowel volvulus as a complication of von Recklinghausen’s disease: A case report
Thomas Artur Werner, Feride Kröpil, Wolfram Trudo Knoefel, Andreas Krieg, Department of Surgery (A), Heinrich-Heine-University and University Hospital Duesseldorf, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
Martin Olaf Schoppe, Institute of Pathology, Heinrich-Heine-University and University Hospital Duesseldorf, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
Patric Kröpil, Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Heinrich-Heine-University and University Hospital Duesseldorf, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany
Author contributions: Werner TA designed and wrote the report, analyzed and interpreted the data; Krieg A, Kröpil F and Knoefel WT were attending doctors of the patient; Krieg A performed the operation; Schoppe MO performed pathological examinations; Kröpil P analyzed the CT scan; Krieg A, Kröpil P and Knoefel WT critically revised the report and gave important intellectual input.
Correspondence to: Andreas Krieg, MD, Department of Surgery (A), Heinrich-Heine-University and University Hospital Duesseldorf, Moorenstrasse 5, 40225 Duesseldorf, Germany. andreas.krieg@med.uni-duesseldorf.de
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Received: December 17, 2013
Revised: February 9, 2014
Accepted: March 19, 2014
Published online: June 28, 2014
Processing time: 191 Days and 9.4 Hours
Revised: February 9, 2014
Accepted: March 19, 2014
Published online: June 28, 2014
Processing time: 191 Days and 9.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Neurofibromatosis type I (NF-1) is one of the most common single gene disorders known for its phenotypical presentation with café au lait macules and neurofibromas. Although every organ system can be involved, the intra-abdominal manifestation is rare. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a patient with mesenteric involvement of NF-1 manifesting as a volvulus, underscoring the role of surgery in this heterogeneous disease.