Diverticulitis

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pelvic fossa pain

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female

CT abdomen and pelvis

ct

At the level of the sigmoid colon, there are multiple diverticula with surrounding pericolic fat stranding. No free fluid or intra-abdominal collection is observed. In addition, there is inflammation extending along the path of the inferior mesenteric vein, consistent with a thrombophlebitis secondary to the diverticulitis.

Case Discussion

Findings consistent with uncomplicated acute diverticulitis.

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