Cecal diverticulitis mimicking acute appendicitis

Authors : Cihan Bedel

Pages : 193-195

Doi:10.18621/eurj.378652

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Publication Date : 2019-01-04

Article Type : Other

Abstract :Cecal diverticulitis is a rare cause of acute abdomen and is often confused with appendicitis because of physical examination findings that suggest appendicitis. Here I present a case of an 48-year-old female with cecal diverticulitis who was medically treated. This study aimed to create awareness for cecal diverticulitis and help avoid unnecessary surgical procedures for medically treatable pathologies. 
Keywords : Cecum, diverticulitis, emergency department