Perforated Meckel’s diverticulum misdiagnosed as a urinary tract infection in an 11-year-old adolescent: case report of a rare differential diagnosis

Abstract Background Meckel’s diverticulum, a congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, is often asymptomatic but can present with complications such as inflammation, perforation, or obstruction. Misdiagnosis is common owing to its varied presentations, particularly when symptoms mimic other...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Ali, Hisham Hazem Warda, Ahmed Elghrieb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-025-00443-1
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