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[Inverted sigmoid diverticulum simulating polyps]
1Fövárosi Onkormányzat Erzsébet Kórház-Rendelöintézet, Budapest.
Orvosi Hetilap
|March 21, 1993
Summary
Inverted diverticulum of the sigmoid colon is a rare condition. Biopsy can lead to perforation; double contrast barium enema is recommended for diagnosis over endoscopy.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Inversion is a rare complication of sigmoid colon diverticulum.
- Diverticula can mimic other colonic masses, posing diagnostic challenges.