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Meckel's diverticulitis

Case contributed by Praveen Jha
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Acute pain in abdomen (right lumbar region).

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
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Small intestinal obstruction was seen, with an enhancing band-like structure in right lumbar region, at the site of transition from dilated ileum to non-dilated ileum. It appeared to arise from ileal loop itself, and encircling the small bowel.

Case Discussion

Possibility of adhesive intestinal obstruction vs Meckel's diverticulitis was considered. Diagnostic laparoscopy was advised

Final diagnosis: Gangrenous Meckel's diverticulum forming a band along small bowel.

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