title: Rectal diverticulosis: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: The occurrence of rectal diverticulosis is rare. We report the incidental finding of a large rectal diverticulum in a patient receiving an air-contrast barium enema. The presence of uncomplicated rectal diverticulosis is probably of little clinical significance. However, there can be associated complications such as inflammation and perforation, and potential confusion with rectal carcinoma.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Medical Branch, Department of Radiology, Galveston 77550.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Halpert
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Crnkovich
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Schreiber
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*