Perforated diverticulitis of the appendix: ultrasonographic diagnosis

Perforated diverticulitis of the appendix: ultrasonographic diagnosis

Appendiceal diverticulitis is an uncommon condition, mimicking appendicitis, but with greater risk of perforation and complications. Preoperative diagnosis is rare, but can be achieved by ultrasonography as identification of the diverticulum and classical signs of appendicitis. We report a case of u...

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Veröffentlicht in:Einstein (São Paulo, Brazil) Brazil), 2011-03, Vol.9 (1), p.75-77
Hauptverfasser: Lourenço, Rafael Burgomeister, Pinho, Marco da Cunha, Schraibman, Vladimir, Macedo, Antônio Luiz de Vasconcellos, Francisco Neto, Miguel José, Funari, Marcelo Buarque de Gusmão
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Sprache:eng
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Appendix
Case reports
Diverticulitis/diagnosis
Diverticulitis/ultrasonography
Diverticulum
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
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Zusammenfassung:Appendiceal diverticulitis is an uncommon condition, mimicking appendicitis, but with greater risk of perforation and complications. Preoperative diagnosis is rare, but can be achieved by ultrasonography as identification of the diverticulum and classical signs of appendicitis. We report a case of ultrasonographic diagnosis of a perforated appendiceal diverticulitis in an adult male and discuss this condition.
ISSN:1679-4508
2317-6385
1679-4508
2317-6385
DOI:10.1590/S1679-45082011RC978