Cecal Diverticulitis in a Geriatric Patient

Division

North Florida

Hospital

Ocala Regional Medical Center

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

8-21-2022

Keywords

inflammation, small intestine, large intestine, cecal diverticulitis, emergency medicine

Disciplines

Digestive System Diseases | Emergency Medicine

Abstract

The authors present the case of a 70-year-old man with cecal (right-sided) diverticulitis. Cecal diverticulitis is frequently confused with appendicitis, which could potentially lead to unnecessary intervention. Cecal diverticulitis is usually seen in the fourth decade of life, whereas the patient who presented was significantly older. The risk factors, clinical presentation, imaging findings, and emergency department management are discussed.

Publisher or Conference

Cureus

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