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[Perforated cecum diverticulum as cause for acute abdomen]
1Departement Chirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich.
Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|December 11, 1990
Summary
Perforation of a solitary cecal diverticulum is a rare cause of acute abdomen, often mistaken for appendicitis. This report details an additional case of this uncommon condition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Solitary cecal diverticulum perforation is a rare cause of acute abdomen.
- It presents an uncommon differential diagnosis for acute appendicitis.
Observation:
- Since 1912, approximately 900 cases of cecal or ascending colon diverticulum perforation have been documented.
- This study presents an additional case and its clinical course.
Findings:
- The case involved a solitary cecal diverticulum perforation.
- The clinical presentation mimicked acute appendicitis, highlighting diagnostic challenges.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of cecal diverticulum perforation is crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely surgical intervention.
- This condition requires consideration in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain, especially when appendicitis is suspected.