Recognizing perforated Meckel's diverticulum: A crucial differential in acute appendicitis imitation
Key Clinical Message Meckel's diverticulitis (MD) mimics acute appendicitis with right lower abdominal pain. Clinicians must consider MD in acute abdomen cases to avoid diagnostic delays. Perforated MD can lead to serious complications. Timely use of advanced imaging and surgical assessment is...
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| description | Key Clinical Message Meckel's diverticulitis (MD) mimics acute appendicitis with right lower abdominal pain. Clinicians must consider MD in acute abdomen cases to avoid diagnostic delays. Perforated MD can lead to serious complications. Timely use of advanced imaging and surgical assessment is essential for accurate diagnosis and management. Abstract Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is a gastrointestinal congenital anomaly that signifies a persistent remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct. While frequently asymptomatic, its complications vary widely, ranging from mild and painless to potentially life‐threatening conditions. This is a case of a 4‐year‐old female patient with sudden abdominal pain and tenderness, with an elusive cause before surgery. The definitive diagnosis of a perforated MD was established during diagnostic laparoscopy due to worsening symptoms. Detecting MD and its potential complications requires a high degree of suspicion. Once recognized, prompt management is essential to prevent further complications. Although perforation is uncommon in MD, its symptoms can mimic acute appendicitis, confusing emergency settings. This article underscores the significance of diagnosing MD, despite its rarity, and emphasizes the necessity for swift treatment upon identification. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ed6a8e264e1648938f877e204f6dfaab2024-12-12T10:13:45ZengWileyClinical Case Reports2050-09042024-09-01129n/an/a10.1002/ccr3.9361Recognizing perforated Meckel's diverticulum: A crucial differential in acute appendicitis imitationFaiza Azeema Shaikh0Dilip Vasant KA1Humaira Shaikh2Malik Olatunde Oduoye3Department of General Surgery SVS Medical College Yenugonda IndiaDepartment of General Surgery SVS Medical College Yenugonda IndiaShadan Institute of Medical Science and Research Hyderabad IndiaThe Medical Research Circle (MedReC) Goma Democratic Republic of CongoKey Clinical Message Meckel's diverticulitis (MD) mimics acute appendicitis with right lower abdominal pain. Clinicians must consider MD in acute abdomen cases to avoid diagnostic delays. Perforated MD can lead to serious complications. Timely use of advanced imaging and surgical assessment is essential for accurate diagnosis and management. Abstract Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is a gastrointestinal congenital anomaly that signifies a persistent remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct. While frequently asymptomatic, its complications vary widely, ranging from mild and painless to potentially life‐threatening conditions. This is a case of a 4‐year‐old female patient with sudden abdominal pain and tenderness, with an elusive cause before surgery. The definitive diagnosis of a perforated MD was established during diagnostic laparoscopy due to worsening symptoms. Detecting MD and its potential complications requires a high degree of suspicion. Once recognized, prompt management is essential to prevent further complications. Although perforation is uncommon in MD, its symptoms can mimic acute appendicitis, confusing emergency settings. This article underscores the significance of diagnosing MD, despite its rarity, and emphasizes the necessity for swift treatment upon identification.https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9361acute appendicitiscongenitalMeckel's diverticulumpediatricsperforationperitonitis |
| spellingShingle | Faiza Azeema Shaikh Dilip Vasant KA Humaira Shaikh Malik Olatunde Oduoye Recognizing perforated Meckel's diverticulum: A crucial differential in acute appendicitis imitation Clinical Case Reports acute appendicitis congenital Meckel's diverticulum pediatrics perforation peritonitis |
| title | Recognizing perforated Meckel's diverticulum: A crucial differential in acute appendicitis imitation |
| title_full | Recognizing perforated Meckel's diverticulum: A crucial differential in acute appendicitis imitation |
| title_fullStr | Recognizing perforated Meckel's diverticulum: A crucial differential in acute appendicitis imitation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recognizing perforated Meckel's diverticulum: A crucial differential in acute appendicitis imitation |
| title_short | Recognizing perforated Meckel's diverticulum: A crucial differential in acute appendicitis imitation |
| title_sort | recognizing perforated meckel s diverticulum a crucial differential in acute appendicitis imitation |
| topic | acute appendicitis congenital Meckel's diverticulum pediatrics perforation peritonitis |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9361 |
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