Med Sci Monit. 2003 Dec;9(12):CS107-9.

Acute inflammation of a congenital cecal diverticulum mimicking appendicitis.

Griffiths EA, Bergin FG, Henry JA, Mudawi AM.

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Department of Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Cecal diverticulitis is a relatively rare problem in the Western world. It is often clinically indistinguishable from acute appendicitis.

CASE REPORT:

We present a case of a young woman who was suspected to have acute appendicitis prior to operation. At operation an unexpected and suspicious cecal mass was found and the procedure was revised to a right hemicolectomy. Subsequent histological examination revealed an acutely inflamed solitary, congenital diverticulum of the cecum.

CONCLUSIONS:

We would like to highlight this uncommon condition to ensure that its first encounter is not in the operating theatre. The varied and controversial management options are briefly discussed.

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