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Giant Meckel's diverticulum containing enteroliths: typical CT imaging findings
Koenraad J Mortelé1, Fabienne Govaere, Dirk Vogelaerts
1Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA. kmortele@partners.org
European Radiology
|February 28, 2002
Summary
A giant Meckel's diverticulum with multiple enteroliths was diagnosed preoperatively using computed tomography (CT). The CT scan revealed the diverticulum's connection to the small intestine, aiding in accurate diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine.
- Enteroliths are rare complications within Meckel's diverticula.
- Giant Meckel's diverticula are exceptionally uncommon.
Observation:
- A case of a giant Meckel's diverticulum is presented.
- The diverticulum contained numerous enteroliths, described as peripherally calcified stones.
- The connection between the diverticulum and the small intestine was a key feature.
Findings:
- Preoperative diagnosis was achieved using computed tomography (CT).
- CT imaging successfully demonstrated the anatomical connection between the diverticulum and the small intestine.
- The presence of multiple enteroliths within the giant diverticulum was confirmed.
Implications:
- Accurate preoperative diagnosis of giant Meckel's diverticulum with enteroliths is possible with CT.
- CT imaging is crucial for delineating the extent and relationship of the diverticulum to surrounding structures.
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare presentations of Meckel's diverticulum in clinical practice.