title: Diverticular disease of the appendix.
abstract: We have discussed a case of appendiceal diverticulitis diagnosed at laparotomy, and reviewed the histologic and clinical findings. Although infrequently encountered, appendiceal diverticulitis must be entertained in the differential diagnosis of pain in the right lower quadrant, especially in the adult patient.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Service, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Huntington, WV 25704.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Lock
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Wheeler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy; D001065:Appendix / Q000473:pathology; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004238:Diverticulitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male