When Diverticulosis Crosses Boundaries: A Case of Appendiceal Involvement in Colonic Diverticular Disease
Sherif Elgohary, Fawaz Shaik, Muhammad Ahmad, Hesham Aljohary, Ahmad Zarour · 2026
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Description
Sherif Elgohary and co-authors report diverticulosis of the appendix in a 2026 case paper. A 55-year-old man had two weeks of on-and-off right-sided belly pain. The pain then flared sharply before he sought care.
Scans showed a swollen, thick-walled appendix without clear infection signs. Surgeons removed it through keyhole surgery for suspected chronic appendicitis. The organ showed mild inflammation and no bursting. Lab study revealed pouches in the appendix wall with focal inflammation. Such cases mimic simple appendicitis but carry higher risk. Readers learn why the removed appendix must always be studied closely.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Sherif Elgohary, Fawaz Shaik, Muhammad Ahmad, Hesham Aljohary, Ahmad Zarour |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 10 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |