A case of diverticulum of the appendiceal base resembling a submucosal tumor of the cecum under colonoscopy: a hitherto undescribed lesion

Abstract Background Diverticulosis of the appendix is an uncommon clinical entity, and a preoperative diagnosis is often difficult. Herein we report an unusual case of appendiceal diverticulosis. Case presentation A 72-year-old male was referred to our hospital to examine the cause of hematochezia....

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Main Authors: Toshihisa Kimura, Takanori Goi, Yuki Kidoguchi, Kenji Ohnishi, Tamotsu Togawa, Atsushi Iida, Yasunori Sato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-022-02337-3