Cecal diverticulitis mimicking acute appendicitis

Journal Title: The European Research Journal - Year 2019, Vol 5, Issue 1

Abstract

Cecal diverticulitis is a rare cause of acute abdomen and is often confused with appendicitis because of physical examination findings that suggest appendicitis. Here I present a case of an 48-year-old female with cecal diverticulitis who was medically treated. This study aimed to create awareness for cecal diverticulitis and help avoid unnecessary surgical procedures for medically treatable pathologies.

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Cihan Bedel

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  • EP ID EP438012
  • DOI 10.18621/eurj.378652
  • Views 67
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Cihan Bedel (2019). Cecal diverticulitis mimicking acute appendicitis. The European Research Journal, 5(1), 193-195. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-438012