Cecal Diverticulitis. A Case Report

Abstract

Cecal diverticulosis is an uncommon condition, representing 3.6% of diverticular disease cases, with its most common complication being diverticulitis. Case report: We present the case of a 79-year-old patient who consulted for right iliac fossa pain, nausea, and chills; laboratory findings showing a white blood cell count of 16,900/?L (neutrophils 79%) and C-reactive protein of 4.51 mg/L. Laparoscopy revealed a 2 x 3 cm purple-colored cecal tumor with signs of pericecal inflammation, right hemicolectomy was performed. Histopathological analysis confirmed a true ischemic cecal diverticulum. Conclusion: Cecal diverticulitis is an infrequent condition that can mimic an acute abdomen, necessitating a high index of suspicion, especially in patients over 40 years of age. Laparoscopic approach proves to be a safe and effective method for diagnosis and treatment in these patients.