CT findings of Meckel's diverticulum perforation in a geriatric patient.

Authors

Grace Yi, HCA HealthcareFollow
Kiran Chavda, HCA HealthcareFollow
Melvin Omodon

Division

West Florida

Hospital

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

3-19-2020

Keywords

Computed tomography (CT), Geriatric, Meckel's diverticulum, Perforation, Small bowel

Disciplines

Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities | Diagnosis | Digestive System Diseases | Radiology

Abstract

Meckel's diverticulum is a remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct, found only in approximately 2% of the population. Although Meckel's diverticulum is often diagnosed in nonsymptomatic patients as incidental radiologic findings, complications of Meckel's diverticulum can also be seen on radiologic evaluation. We present a rare care of perforated Meckel's diverticulum in a geriatric patient demonstrated on contrast computed tomography. This was later confirmed during laparoscopic surgery with pathologic evaluation.

Publisher or Conference

Radiology Case Reports

Recommended Citation

Yi G, Chavda K, Omodon M. CT findings of Meckel's diverticulum perforation in a geriatric patient. Radiol Case Rep. 2020;15(5):592–595. Published 2020 Mar 19. doi:10.1016/j.radcr.2020.02.016