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This is a Case Report study (also classified as: Observational).

September 10, 2025Bratislavské lekárske listy/Bratislava medical journalOpen Access

Appendiceal Diverticulitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

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MDMartin DubovskýUniversity Hospital Bratislava APArpád PanykoUniversity Hospital Bratislava MHMarianna HajskáUniversity Hospital Bratislava

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A case report highlights successful laparoscopic appendectomy for appendiceal diverticulitis, indicating effective management. Review emphasizes recognition in acute abdominal pain presentations.

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The case report shows that appendiceal diverticulitis can present similarly to acute appendicitis, leading to surgical intervention.
CT scans revealed an atypical appendix with thickened walls and pericaecal fluid indicative of diverticulitis.
Laparoscopic appendectomy resulted in an uneventful postoperative course, supporting this approach for rare appendiceal conditions.
Understanding appendiceal diverticulitis is critical for appropriate diagnosis and management in patients with right lower quadrant pain.

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Dubovský et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a11f54b1d3bfb60dbc64 https://doi.org/10.1007/s44411-025-00283-6

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A case report highlights successful laparoscopic appendectomy for appendiceal diverticulitis, indicating effective management. Review emphasizes recognition in acute abdominal pain presentations.

Appendiceal Diverticulitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

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Appendiceal Diverticulitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

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