Colonic diverticulosis

Case contributed by Guillermo César Vélez Parra
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain. No other symptoms.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
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In this axial contrast-enhanced abdominal CT, multiple diverticula are observed, mainly in the left colon, without inflammatory changes. No other significant findings.

Case Discussion

This is the typical appearance of colon diverticulosis, CT is a very useful tool in the diagnosis.

Case co-author: Dr. Valentina Diaz, UT San Vicente CES, Colombia.

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