Sigmoid diverticulitis with Rupture : CT Findings

 History A 56 years female c/o pain in abdomen with fever and diarrhoea since 10 daysFindingsThe CT shows multiple small sigmoid diverticulaeA small abscess is seen in relation to the sigmoid colon with surrounding fat strandingAir foci are seen within the abscess s/o contained ruptureDiagnosisSigmoid diverticulitis with ruptureExtra-EdgeDifference between diverticulosis and diverticulitisDiverticulosis is presence of multiple diverticula, when they are inflamed or infected it is called as diverticulitis Complications of diverticulosis?Diverticulitis, Abscess, rupture, fistula, rarely malignancyFamous Radiology Blog by Dr Sumer Sethi www.sumersethi.com
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