Date of Presentation

5-5-2022 12:00 AM

Embargo Period

11-5-2022

College

School of Osteopathic Medicine

Poster Abstract

Appendiceal diverticula present as rare clinical findings and are most often confused with acute appendicitis due to similar presentation. The incidence in such cases is reported at a rate no greater than 1%.

We present a rare case of a 65-year-old female treated for acute appendicitis who was instead found to have acute sequelae of appendiceal diverticulosis.

Keywords

Case Reports, Appendicitis, Appendix, Diverticulum

Disciplines

Diagnosis | Digestive System | Digestive System Diseases | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Surgery | Surgical Procedures, Operative

Document Type

Poster

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May 5th, 12:00 AM

Appendiceal Diverticulum Masquerading as Acute Appendicitis

Appendiceal diverticula present as rare clinical findings and are most often confused with acute appendicitis due to similar presentation. The incidence in such cases is reported at a rate no greater than 1%.

We present a rare case of a 65-year-old female treated for acute appendicitis who was instead found to have acute sequelae of appendiceal diverticulosis.

 

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