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Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Colorectal Surgery

Background:

Segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis (SCAD) is an uncommon inflammatory condition.
It specifically affects segments of the colon affected by diverticular disease.

Observation:

An 85-year-old woman presented with flank pain, fevers, and chills.
Imaging revealed left colonic wall thickening and left-sided hydroureteronephrosis.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with Segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis (SCAD).
Hydroureteronephrosis was identified as a rare complication in this SCAD case.

Implications:

This case provides valuable clinical pearls for diagnosing and managing SCAD.
It underscores the importance of considering rare complications like hydroureteronephrosis in SCAD patients.