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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Appendiceal diverticulitis is an uncommon condition that presents clinically similar to acute appendicitis.
  • It is frequently an incidental histopathological finding, rarely diagnosed preoperatively via imaging.

Observation:

  • We present a case of a male patient with right upper quadrant pain.
  • Preoperative imaging suggested appendiceal diverticulitis, confirmed post-laparoscopic appendectomy.

Findings:

  • This case highlights a rare instance of preoperative diagnosis of appendiceal diverticulitis.
  • Histopathological confirmation followed laparoscopic appendectomy.

Implications:

  • Differentiating appendiceal diverticulitis from small intestine or colon diverticulitis is crucial for appropriate management.
  • While appendiceal diverticulitis is typically managed with appendectomy, other forms of diverticulitis often require conservative treatment.