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