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Small-bowel diverticulitis: CT findings.

S Greenstein, B Jones, E K Fishman

    AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
    |August 1, 1986
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    Computed tomography (CT) can identify inflammatory masses in small-bowel diverticulitis. This condition, affecting the small intestine, should be considered in diagnoses when such masses are seen on CT scans.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Radiology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Small-bowel diverticulitis is an uncommon condition that can present with nonspecific symptoms.
    • Preoperative diagnosis is challenging, often leading to misdiagnosis as other intra-abdominal pathologies.

    Observation:

    • This study reviewed three cases of small-bowel diverticulitis diagnosed preoperatively using computed tomography (CT).
    • All patients presented with an inflammatory mass on CT.
    • Two cases involved the terminal ileum and cecum, while one involved the jejunum.

    Findings:

    • CT findings in terminal ileal and cecal diverticulitis mimicked appendicitis.
    • CT successfully suggested the diagnosis in a case of jejunal diverticulitis.
    • An inflammatory mass in the small bowel on CT warrants consideration of small-bowel diverticulitis.

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    Implications:

    • CT is a valuable tool for diagnosing small-bowel diverticulitis.
    • Including small-bowel diverticulitis in the differential diagnosis can improve preoperative accuracy.
    • Accurate preoperative diagnosis can guide appropriate surgical or medical management.