# Incidental Diagnosis of Situs Inversus Totalis in a 45‐Year‐Old Male Who Presented With Acute Asthma Exacerbation: A Case Report and Brief Literature Review

## TL;DR

A 45-year-old man with asthma had situs inversus totalis discovered during his care, highlighting the need for careful anatomical assessment and coordination to avoid medical errors.

## Contribution

The paper emphasizes the importance of identifying mirrored anatomy in adults to prevent iatrogenic errors during medical interventions.

## Key findings

- Situs inversus totalis was incidentally diagnosed in an adult with acute asthma.
- Early identification and education on mirrored anatomy are crucial for preventing medical errors.
- Multidisciplinary coordination is necessary even in asymptomatic adults with SIT.

## Abstract

Incidental situs inversus totalis (SIT) requires thorough anatomical mapping to exclude associated syndromes (e.g., Kartagener) and congenital anomalies. Early identification, patient education on mirrored anatomy, and multidisciplinary coordination are essential to prevent iatrogenic errors during future interventions, even in asymptomatic adults.