Presentation
1 day of abdominal pain, white blood cell count 10, CRP 14.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Ileal diverticulitis
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Large inflamed diverticulum arising from the ileum, with surrounding fat stranding. In addition, there is a small extraluminal gas denoting perforation. No intra-abdominal collections.
Free fluid in pelvis.
Diverticulosis of the colon, without diverticulitis.
Case Discussion
The CT findings are consistent with ileal diverticulitis with free extraluminal gas, suggesting diverticular perforation. A 10 cm intestinal resection was performed, confirming the diagnosis of acute diverticulitis.
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