Sigmoid diverticulitis

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left lower abdominal pain. history of appendicectomy 2 months ago.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
ct

There are numerous diverticula of the sigmoid and left colon. One of the sigmoid diverticula shows an enhanced thickened wall with adjacent pericolic fat stranding and thickening of the parietal peritoneum. No perisigmoid abscess formation or adjacent extra-luminal gas seen.

Case Discussion

CT features of acute sigmoid diverticulitis stage Ia according to Hinchey classification of acute diverticulitis.

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