title: Giant sigmoidal diverticulum: report of a case and review of the literature.
abstract: A case report of giant sigmoidal diverticulum and a review of the relevant medical literature are presented. Only 20 cases have previously been reported. Diagnosis is dependent on a gradually enlarging mass, usually found on physicial examination. Radiologic study usually confirms the diagnosis and differentiates this condition from others, such as intestinal duplication, emphysematous cholecystitis, cholecysto-enteric fistulas, etc. The treatment is prophylactic. It is important to undertake early surgical intervention before the condition progresses to perforation or other complications.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D001658:Biliary Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004241:Diverticulum, Colon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D004646:Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis; D007422:Intestines / Q000002:abnormalities; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate