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We herein report a case of torsion of the vermiform appendix diagnosed by intraoperative findings.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Case presentation<\/jats:title><jats:p>A 4-year-old boy presented to our hospital because of abdominal pain and vomiting. Laboratory data revealed a C-reactive protein level of 0.08 mg\/dL and white blood cell count of 19,300\/\u03bcL (neutrophils, 88.9%). Abdominal ultrasound showed a target sign-like finding in the ileocecal region. A computed tomography scan showed swelling of the appendix. We performed an emergency operation under suspicion of acute appendicitis. Laparoscopic examination showed that the appendix had twisted 720\u00b0 in the clockwise direction. Appendectomy was performed, and the postoperative course was uneventful.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Although torsion of the vermiform appendix is a very rare disease and difficult to differentiate from appendicitis, an inappropriate treatment plan could lead to necrosis and perforation of the appendix. 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