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A union of two rare pathologies: small bowel diverticula perforation secondary to impacted gallstone ileus.

J Surg Case Rep

January 2025

Department of Colorectal Surgery, Sydney Adventist Hospital, 185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, Sydney, New South Wales 2076, Australia.

An 84-year-old lady presented with 1 day history of sudden onset generalized abdominal pain, fevers, and peritonism. Computed tomography was suggestive of a mid-small bowel perforation associated with a distal ovoid soft tissue density structure without pneumobilia. An urgent laparotomy demonstrated two areas of jejunal diverticula necrosis and perforation associated with a 3 cm luminal mass in the proximal ileum, and proximal small bowel dilatation.

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Jejunal diverticulum perforation is a rare condition and presents diagnostic challenges. A 41-year-old male presented to the emergency room with a history of vague, generalized, and continuous abdominal pain for two days. He was vitally stable; however, the abdominal examination revealed a soft and distended abdomen with positive rebound tenderness.

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Small intestinal diverticula induced by malignant mesenchymal tumors are extremely rare clinical entities. We present the case of a 46-year-old female who reported a one-week history of worsening generalized abdominal pain accompanied by constipation. A computed tomography (CT) scan of her abdomen revealed an ulcerative mass at the proximal/midjejunal junction, suggestive of jejunal diverticulitis.

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Article Synopsis
  • Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital gastrointestinal issue that can cause various problems; this case highlights a rare microperforation within it.
  • A 31-year-old male experienced significant right lower quadrant pain and fever, initially suspected to be appendicitis, but ultrasound was inconclusive.
  • A CT scan revealed a microperforation, and while he was treated conservatively at first, laparoscopic surgery later confirmed the diverticulum's presence, demonstrating effective management options for such complications.
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Diverticula of the jejunum is a rare but real disease with various manifestations. The diagnosis is often missed due to a lack of awareness, leading to delays and added complications, and consequently increased morbidity and mortality. Management remains controversial, ranging from a conservative approach that recommends rest, analgesics with close monitoring even for mildly complicated cases, to an aggressive approach justified by the increased risk of complications.

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