Giant colonic pseudo-diverticula importance of, and aids to radiological diagnosis: a case series.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-11-2009
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: This case series illustrates the clinical presentation and radiological findings of two patients in whom the diagnosis of a Giant Colonic Diverticulum (GCD) was histologically confirmed. We also discuss the pathogenesis and differential diagnosis.
CASE PRESENTATION: In one case, the patient had no previous large bowel symptoms and intra operatively no other colonic diverticula were found. Both were treated with surgical resection.
CONCLUSION: The preoperative diagnosis of GCD is made radiographically, and the importance of the early recognition of radiological findings, especially in asymptomatic disease, is emphasised.
Volume
2
First Page
9314
Last Page
9314
ISSN
1757-1626
Published In/Presented At
Chatora, G. T., & Kumaran, M. (2009). Giant colonic pseudo-diverticula importance of, and aids to radiological diagnosis: a case series. Cases journal, 2, 9314. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1626-2-9314
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
20062637
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article