Presentation
Sudden pain in the right side of the abdomen, with high fever (38.5°C). Laboratory analysis: WBC 13.08; Ne 10.81; CRP 117.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Ascending colonic diverticulum mimicking acute appendicitis
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Ultrasound revealed ascending colon wall outpouching and thickening along with underlying fatty tissue hyperechogenicity in keeping with diverticulitis.
From the case:
Ascending colonic diverticulum mimicking acute appendicitis
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CT confirmed previously established diagnosis of ascending colon diverticulitis.
Case Discussion
In younger adult populations, besides appendicitis (the most common cause of pain in the right side of the abdomen) you should also think about diverticulosis or omental infarct which can mimic appendicitis symptoms.
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