Right-sided colonic diverticulitis: CT findings

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2002 Jan-Feb;26(1):84-9. doi: 10.1097/00004728-200201000-00012.

Abstract

Right-sided colonic diverticulitis is an uncommon but clinically significant condition as it closely mimics other common acute right-sided abdominal conditions like acute appendicitis and cholecystitis. CT can provide a rapid and accurate diagnosis of this condition and thereby prevent unnecessary laparotomy and surgical procedures since it is essentially a benign self-limiting condition requiring medical treatment. It is the aim of this pictorial essay to describe the CT findings and increase awareness among radiologists of this condition.

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Appendicitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Cholecystitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diverticulitis, Colonic / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*