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Riley Gray1, Roy Danks2, Mackenzie Lesh2
1Medicine, A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, USA.
Cureus
|May 19, 2021
Summary
Appendiceal diverticula, rare outpouchings in the appendix, can cause abdominal pain. Surgical removal during appendectomy is recommended to prevent complications like malignancy and perforation.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
- Abdominal Imaging
Background:
- Diverticula are outpouchings in the digestive tract, typically found in the colon.
- Appendiceal diverticula are rare but can occur in the appendix.
- Right lower quadrant abdominal pain can indicate appendicitis or other pathologies.
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