title: Diverticulosis of the vermiform appendix.
abstract: Vermiform appendix is an unusual site of diverticulosis. We present 3 examples of this entity and briefly review its pathogenesis and clinical significance. As a general rule, appendiceal diverticula are multiple, acquired naturally, and rarely associated with complications.
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Buffo
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Clair
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bonheim
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001065:Appendix / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography