Diverticular perforation masquerading as maxillary sinusitis

Authors: Hollingshead, Michael; Warshauer, David

Source: Emergency Radiology, Volume 13, Number 2, November 2006 , pp. 83-85(3)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Although diverticular perforation and diverticulitis is usually a straightforward diagnosis, an occasional case can be difficult. In this report, we describe a patient who initially presented with symptoms suggestive of maxillary sinusitis and hip fracture. Findings of subcutaneous craniofacial emphysema eventually led to the diagnosis of a perforated sigmoid diverticulum with abscess.

Keywords: Diverticulosis; Diverticulitis; Perforation; Emphysema

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10140-006-0510-z

Affiliations: 1: Email: david_warshauer@med.unc.edu

Publication date: 2006-11-01