ACUTE APPENDICEAL DIVERTICULITIS PRESENT AS ACUTE APPENDICITIS: A CASE REPORT

Abstract Introduction: Diverticulosis of the appendix and appendiceal diverticulitis are uncommon clinical conditions with a reported pathologic incidence of appendiceal diverticulosis that ranges approximately 0.014-1.9% Case report: We report a case of a 32-year-old woman who presented at the emergency department with signs and symptoms typical of acute appendicitis.Blood tests revealed mild leucocytosis and computed tomography (CT) scan of abdomen and pelvis revealed signs of acute appendicitis. The patient underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy. During the operation the appendix was observed with diverticula and signs of inflammation and the histopathological examination confirmed appendiceal diverticulitis Conclusions: Appendiceal diverticulitis, even though a separate clinical entity from acute appendicitis, often presents with a closely similar clinical image. The higher rates of complications and appendiceal neoplasms that are associated with this medical condition must raise clinical awareness when treating patients with signs and symptoms indicating acute appendicitis.