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  • Title: Acute inflammation of a congenital cecal diverticulum mimicking appendicitis.
    Author: Griffiths EA, Bergin FG, Henry JA, Mudawi AM.
    Journal: Med Sci Monit; 2003 Dec; 9(12):CS107-9. PubMed ID: 14646979.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Cecal diverticulitis is a relatively rare problem in the Western world. It is often clinically indistinguishable from acute appendicitis. CASE REPORT: We present a case of a young woman who was suspected to have acute appendicitis prior to operation. At operation an unexpected and suspicious cecal mass was found and the procedure was revised to a right hemicolectomy. Subsequent histological examination revealed an acutely inflamed solitary, congenital diverticulum of the cecum. CONCLUSIONS: We would like to highlight this uncommon condition to ensure that its first encounter is not in the operating theatre. The varied and controversial management options are briefly discussed.
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