A diverticular 'pain in the bottom'

Authors: Bardhan, Suchi K.¹; Morgan, Emma¹; Daniels, Ian R.¹; Mortensen, Neil J.¹

Source: Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, Volume 88, Number 4, July 2006 , pp. W1-W2(1)

Publisher: The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Abstract:

This is the case of a 40-year-old man with a gluteal abscess as the first presentation of diverticular disease. As well as the unusual site, imaging revealed the lack of a connective tract between the abscess and the abdominal cavity or retroperitoneum. In addition, a lack of gastrointestinal symptoms made this case very unusual. Hence, this highlights the need for a high index of clinical suspicion when the usual clinical pointers that guide to the diagnosis of diverticulitis are absent.

Keywords: DIVERTICULAR DISEASE; GLUTEAL ABSCESS

Document Type: Case report

DOI: 10.1308/147870806X95267

Affiliations: 1: Department of Colorectal Surgery, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK

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