Giant colonic diverticulum: presentation of one case and review of the literature

Abdom Imaging. 1996 Nov-Dec;21(6):530-3. doi: 10.1007/s002619900120.

Abstract

Since the first case described in 1946, fewer than 100 cases of giant colonic diverticula have been reported in the literature. We discuss the clinical, radiologic, and pathologic findings in a case of giant colonic diverticulum and review the etiology and differential diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Barium Sulfate
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diverticulum, Colon / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diverticulum, Colon / epidemiology
  • Diverticulum, Colon / etiology
  • Enema
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Sigmoid Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Sigmoid Diseases / epidemiology
  • Sigmoid Diseases / etiology

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Barium Sulfate