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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Abdominal Imaging

Background:

  • Diverticula are common gastrointestinal findings, frequently located in the colon.
  • Duodenal diverticula occur in the small intestine, often incidentally discovered and asymptomatic.

Observation:

  • A 72-year-old female presented with epigastric pain and mild inflammatory markers.
  • Computed Tomography revealed a large duodenal diverticulum (9.5 × 5.7 × 7.3 cm) without acute pathology.

Findings:

  • The giant duodenal diverticulum was considered incidental as the patient's pain resolved.
  • This case highlights a rare, large duodenal diverticulum.

Implications:

  • Duodenal diverticula, especially large ones, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain.
  • Awareness of potential complications like pain, bleeding, and obstruction is crucial for patient management.