Ann Coloproctol.  2013 Oct;29(5):209-212. 10.3393/ac.2013.29.5.209.

Giant Ascending Colonic Diverticulum Presenting With Intussusception

• Kim HJ
• Kim JH
• Moon OI
• Kim KJ

• KMID: 2263894
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2013.29.5.209

Abstract

Diverticular disease of the colon is a common disease, and its incidence is increasing gradually. A giant colonic diverticulum (GCD) is a rare entity and is defined as a diverticulum greater than 4 cm in size. It mainly arises from the sigmoid colon, and possible etiology is a ball-valve mechanism permitting progressive enlargement. A plain abdominal X-ray can be helpful to make a diagnosis initially, and a barium enema and abdominal computed tomography may confirm the diagnosis. Surgical intervention is a definite treatment for a GCD. We report a case of an ascending GCD presenting with intussusception in a young adult.

Keyword

Giant colonic diverticulum; Ascending colon; Intussusception; Surgical intervention

MeSH Terms

Barium
Colon
Colon, Ascending*
Colon, Sigmoid
Diverticulum*
Diverticulum, Colon
Enema
Humans
Incidence
Intussusception*
Young Adult
Barium