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Cecal diverticulitis mimicking acute appendicitis

Cihan Bedel
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https://doi.org/10.18621/eurj.378652
Abstract
Cecal diverticulitis is a rare cause of acute abdomen and is often confused with appendicitis because of physical examination findings that suggest appendicitis. Here I present a case of an 48-year-old female with cecal diverticulitis who was medically treated. This study aimed to create awareness for cecal diverticulitis and help avoid unnecessary surgical procedures for medically treatable pathologies. 
Keywords
Cecum, diverticulitis, emergency department
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Bedel C. Cecal diverticulitis mimicking acute appendicitis. Eur Res J. 2019;5(1):193-195. doi:10.18621/eurj.378652
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  • Article Type Case Report
  • Submitted February 21, 2026
  • Published January 3, 2019
  • Issue Vol. 5 No. 1 (2019)
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