Sigmoid diverticulitis

Case contributed by Sajoscha A. Sorrentino
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left lower quadrant pain for four days. Known sigmoid diverticulosis.

Patient Data

Age: 70
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ct

Sigmoid diverticulosis with segmental thickening of the colonic wall and pericolic stranding, i.e. sigmoid diverticulitis (Hansen & Stock IIa).

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