Two Cases of Caecal Diverticulum Pain
Author Information
Author(s): Kumar Susim, Fitzmaurice Gerard J, O'Donnell Mark E, Brown Robin
Primary Institution: Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, Northern Ireland, UK; University of Ulster, Jordanstown Campus, Northern Ireland, UK
Conclusion
Complications of a solitary caecal diverticulum should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute right lower quadrant pain.
Supporting Evidence
- The first patient was treated for a perforated caecal diverticulum after being misdiagnosed with appendicitis.
- The second patient underwent a right hemicolectomy due to an inflammatory caecal pseudotumour associated with diverticulosis.
Takeaway
Sometimes, pain in the lower right belly isn't just from appendicitis; it can be due to a rare condition called a solitary caecal diverticulum.
Methodology
The study presents two case reports detailing the clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging, and surgical interventions for patients with solitary caecal diverticulum.
Participant Demographics
One patient was a 17-year-old female and the other a 47-year-old male, both Caucasian.
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