title: Diverticular disease of the vermiform appendix and its clinical relevance.
abstract: The case of a solitary diverticulum of the appendix found on routine barium enema is presented. The types of diverticula, their presentations and their potential outcomes and significance are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan, England.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Beswick
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Desai
mesh_terms: D001065:Appendix / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004240:Diverticulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004241:Diverticulum, Colon / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography