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Symptomatic Gastric Diverticulum in the Antrum: A Case Report
Mohammad N Kloub1, Raed Atiyat2, Muhammad Hussain2
1Internal Medicine, Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark, USA.
Cureus
|February 19, 2024
Summary
Gastric diverticula are rare outpouchings of the stomach wall. This case report highlights an unusual instance of a gastric diverticulum located in the antrum, a seldom-seen anatomical position.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Digestive System Anatomy
Background:
- Gastric diverticula are uncommon outpouchings of the gastric wall.
- Typically found incidentally and asymptomatically, they most frequently occur in the posterior fundus.
Observation:
- A case of a 65-year-old female presenting with an antral gastric diverticulum is described.
- This location in the gastric antrum is notably rare compared to the fundus.
Findings:
- The esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) confirmed the presence of the antral gastric diverticulum.
- Literature review indicates a paucity of reported cases for this specific anatomical location.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited understanding of gastric diverticula in the antrum.
- Highlights the importance of recognizing rare anatomical variations in gastric pathology.
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