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Solitary Cecal Diverticulitis Mimicking Acute Appendicitis in a Child: Intraoperative Diagnosis

Asudan Tuğçe Bozkurter Çil1, Salim Gümüş2

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Medicana International Samsun Hospital, Samsun, Turkey.

Sisli Etfal Hastanesi Tip Bulteni
|May 8, 2020
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Right colonic and cecal diverticulitis can mimic appendicitis. This case highlights the importance of considering diverticulosis in pediatric patients presenting with appendicitis-like symptoms for timely diagnosis and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Diverticulosis, commonly seen in adults, is increasingly diagnosed in children.
  • Right colonic and cecal diverticulitis present with symptoms that can be mistaken for acute appendicitis.

Observation:

  • A 14-year-old male presented with symptoms suggestive of acute appendicitis.
  • Surgical exploration revealed a perforated solitary cecal diverticulitis.

Findings:

  • Cecal diverticulitis can present as acute appendicitis in pediatric patients.
  • The incidence of diverticulosis in children is rising.

Implications:

  • Emergency room physicians and pediatric surgeons should include cecal diverticulitis in the differential diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
  • Early diagnosis of cecal diverticulitis is crucial for effective treatment planning.

Keywords:
Cecal diverticulitiscomplicated diverticulosispediatric

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