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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Appendiceal diverticular disease is an uncommon condition.
  • It can present with symptoms similar to acute appendicitis.

Observation:

  • A 28-year-old female presented with symptoms suggestive of acute appendicitis.
  • Computed tomography scan indicated acute appendicitis, leading to laparoscopic appendectomy.

Findings:

  • Histopathology revealed appendiceal diverticulitis with perforation and periappendicitis.
  • Preoperative imaging did not identify the diverticulosis, leading to a misdiagnosis of acute appendicitis.

Implications:

  • Appendiceal diverticulitis can be challenging to diagnose preoperatively.
  • Surgeons must consider diverse pathologies in inflamed appendixes for appropriate management.