Case Reports in Surgery (Jan 2016)
Uncommon Caecum Diverticulitis Mimicking Acute Appendicitis
Abstract
Diverticulum of the cecum is a rarely seen reason of acute abdomen and it is difficult to be distinguished from appendicitis. The diagnosis is generally made during operation. We have presented this case in order to remember that it is a disease which should be kept in mind in cases of right lower quadrant pain.