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Predisposing factors include fixation anomalies of the colon (with or without malrotation) and significant intestinal distension due to conditions such as chronic constipation, post-operative ileus, Hirschsprung disease (HD), or paediatric intestinal pseudo-obstruction (PIPO). African degenerative leiomyopathy (ADL) is a regional variant of visceral myopathy characterised by a fibrotic \u201ctiger-striped\u201d degeneration of the muscular layers of the colon, which causes PIPO. It is endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa and is associated with poor outcomes. To our knowledge, this is the first case in which a caecal volvulus led to the diagnosis of ADL.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case presentation<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>An 11-year-old female, previously healthy, presented with a 2-day history of abdominal distension, bilious vomiting, and constipation. Abdominal radiography and a computed tomography (CT) scan were suggestive of a colonic volvulus. Endoscopic reduction was unsuccessful, and exploratory laparotomy revealed a caecal volvulus. A limited right hemicolectomy and end ileostomy were performed. Histology revealed the typical myopathic changes with \u201ctiger-striped\u201d fibrosis and atrophy. Postoperatively, she experienced recurrent episodes of bowel pseudo-obstruction. A full-thickness rectal biopsy confirmed the presence of ganglion cells, excluding HD and further supporting the diagnosis of ADL. The patient, unfortunately, died 6 months later due to abdominal compartment syndrome.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>ADL is a rare and often fatal condition associated with intermittent bowel obstruction and systemic complications, including cardiac and urologic abnormalities. 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