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Journal of Case Reports
Diverticulosis of Jejunum – A Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen
Ranjan Agrawal, Mukesh Gupta1
Department of Pathology & Surgery1, Rohilkhand Medical College Hospital, Bareilly, India.
Corresponding Author:
Dr. Ranjan Agrawal
Email: drranjan68@gmail.com
Received: 30- DEC-2012 Accepted: 01-JAN-2013 Published Online: 10-JAN-2013
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2013.0004
Abstract
Jejunal diverticula are a rare entity and usually asymptomatic. However, they may cause chronic non-specific symptoms or rarely lead to acute abdomen. The condition is difficult to diagnose because patients generally present with symptoms that mimic other diseases. It is important for clinicians to have awareness of this entity. The authors report a case of jejunal diverticulitis in a 65 year old male that was initially treated with conservative management but eventually required surgical intervention. 
Keywords : Jejunum, Diverticulitis, Diverticulum, Acute abdomen.
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