Appendiceal Diverticulitis in a Young Female Diagnosed on Pathology after Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Acute Appendicitis
Background. Appendiceal diverticulitis is a rare cause of inflammation of the appendix, which may mimic acute appendicitis. Its diagnosis is often delayed, and its occurrence carries an increased risk of significant complications, such as perforation. Case Presentation. A 23-year-old woman presented...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/2508956 |