Clin Ultrasound.  2017 May;2(1):33-37. 10.18525/cu.2017.2.1.33.

Preoperative Diagnosis of Diverticulitis of the Vermiform Appendix by Ultrasonography

• Kim DH
• Shin DW

• KMID: 2555380
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18525/cu.2017.2.1.33

Abstract

Diverticulitis of the vermiform appendix is an uncommon condition, mimicking appendicitis. Several differences have been observed. Compared with acute appendicitis, diverticulitis of the vermiform appendix has a longer duration of pain; primarily develops in older adults; has a lower frequency of accompanying abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting; has a high risk of perforation. Preoperative diagnosis is rare, but can be achieved by high resolution ultrasonography. So it is meaningful to keep in mind the symptoms and ultrasonographic findings of diverticulitis of the vermiform appendix in patients with lower abdominal pain. Author report a case of ultrasonographic diagnosis of diverticulitis of the vermiform appendix in an adult male.

Keyword

게실염; 충수; 충수염; 초음파; Diverticulitis; Vermiform appendix; Appendicitis; Ultrasonography