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Signs & Symptoms
Midline Abdominal tenderness
Note: due to Diverticular inflammation
Ref:
Uptodate
[ Meckel's diverticulum]
Melena
Gr. Adult
Note: due to gastrointestinal bleeding
Ref:
Uptodate
[ Meckel's diverticulum]
Vomiting
Note: due to small bowel obstruction, due to intestinal obstruction
Ref:
Uptodate
[ Meckel's diverticulum]
Epocrates
[ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/80433/Meckel-diverticulum/History-Exam]
weight loss
(negative symptom)
Ref:
Epocrates
[ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/80433/Meckel-diverticulum/History-Exam]
Physical Examination
Abdominal distention
Note: due to small bowel obstruction
Ref:
Uptodate
[ Meckel's diverticulum]
Abdominal tenderness
Note: due to Diverticular inflammation
Ref:
Uptodate
[ Meckel's diverticulum]
Midline Abdominal tenderness
Note: due to Diverticular inflammation
Ref:
Uptodate
[ Meckel's diverticulum]
Lab / Serology
Low Hct
Note: due to gastrointestinal bleeding,
Ref:
Epocrates
[ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/80433/Meckel-diverticulum/History-Exam]
Leukocytosis
Note: due to inflammation
Ref:
Epocrates
[ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/80433/Meckel-diverticulum/History-Exam]
Leukocytosis with left shift
Note: due to inflammation
Ref:
Epocrates
[ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/80433/Meckel-diverticulum/History-Exam]
Complication
Atypical intussusception
Gr. children
Note: Particularly when the appendix has already been removed
Ref:
Uptodate
[ Meckel's diverticulum]
Diverticular perforation
Ref:
Uptodate
[ Meckel's diverticulum]
Dark red stool
Gr. children
Note: due to intussusception
Ref:
Uptodate
[ Meckel's diverticulum]
Epocrates
[ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/80433/Meckel-diverticulum/History-Exam]
