Difference between revisions of "Diverticular disease"
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| Clinicalhx = | | Clinicalhx = | ||
| Signs = | | Signs = | ||
| Symptoms = usu. asymptomatic, diverticulitis presents with abdominal pain | | Symptoms = usu. asymptomatic, diverticulitis presents with abdominal pain - classically left lower quadrant | ||
| Prevalence = common - especially elderly | | Prevalence = common - especially elderly | ||
| Bloodwork = | | Bloodwork = | ||
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*Very common. | *Very common. | ||
*Typically seen in elderly patients - 50s and 60s. | *Typically seen in elderly patients - 50s and 60s. | ||
Presentations: | |||
*Incidental finding on imaging. | |||
*Abdominal pain. | |||
**Classically left lower quadrant. | |||
**+/-Peritoneal signs. | |||
*+/-Blood per rectum. | |||
*Symptoms of [[large bowel obstruction]]. | |||
Complications: | Complications: | ||