Acute colonic diverticulitis

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Pelvic pain.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

CT enterocolonography

ct

The proximal sigmoid and lower part of descending colon show diffuse mural thickening with pericolic fat stranding. Multiple colonic diverticula are seen. No signs of perforation or abscess formation.

Other findings: sacralized L5 and L4-5 diffuse posterior disc bulge with intradiscal calcification.

Case Discussion

Features of acute uncomplicated colonic diverticulitis. It is considered stage Ia according to Hinchey classification. The patient was treated conservatively.

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