Original paper
Abdominal Pain: A Silent and Unlikely Cause
Abstract
While diverticulosis is a common phenomenon in the large intestine, it is a rare disease found in the small intestine accounting for only 0.06% to 1.3% of cases. Although most cases are asymptomatic, roughly 30% to 40%, it is crucial that it is on the differential of acute abdominal pain as it can be life-threatening and potentially require surgical management. Here, we describe a case of a 61-year-old Hispanic man who was found to have a...
Paper Details
Title
Abdominal Pain: A Silent and Unlikely Cause
Published Date
Jan 1, 2021
Volume
9