A Case of Meckel’s Diverticulum with Perforation
Abstract:
Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital abnormality of the small intestine, resulting from incomplete closure of the vitelline (omphalomesenteric) duct. It is a true diverticulum located approximately 2 feet from the ileocecal valve, usually on the anti-mesenteric border of the ileum. While it is generally asymptomatic, complications such as inflammation, haemorrhage, intestinal obstruction, and Littre’s hernia can occur but rarely presents with perforation in adults, especially in females. We present a case of Meckel’s diverticulitis with perforation, highlighting the histopathological features and associated complications and considering differential diagnosis in female patient with symptoms of acute abdomen pain. In our case a 48-year-old female presented with symptoms of intestinal perforation. Laparotomy revealed Meckel’s diverticulum with perforation. On histology shows a true diverticulum containing all the layers of the intestine with transmural inflammation and perforation.
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