Congenital Appendiceal Diverticulum: An Incidental Finding During an Appendectomy
| Autor: | Alberto A. Diaz-Arias, Riley Gray, Mackenzie Lesh, Roy Danks |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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appendicitis
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| Zdroj: | Cureus |
| ISSN: | 2168-8184 |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.14488 |
| Popis: | Diverticula are small outpouchings that form at weak points in the wall of the digestive tract. They are commonly found in the colon, and while they can occur anywhere in the digestive tract, occurrence in the appendix is rare. Here, we report the case of a young woman presenting with complaints of right lower quadrant abdominal pain. The patient’s physical examination, laboratory values, and computed tomography (CT) result supported the presumptive diagnosis of uncomplicated appendicitis. The patient underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy, where an appendiceal diverticulum was appreciated. A postoperative pathology report supported the diagnosis of a true appendiceal diverticulum. The patient’s symptoms improved postoperatively, and her recovery has been unremarkable. We conclude that appendiceal diverticula are often incidental findings that should be removed along with the appendix to reduce the risk of malignancy and perforation. |
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