Incidental Finding of Meckel's Diverticulum in The Context of Acute Appendicitis: A Case Report

Abstract

Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract that results from the persistence of the omphalomesenteric duct. Although most cases are asymptomatic, it can present with complications such as bleeding, intestinal obstruction, or inflammation. This report presents a clinical case of an incidental finding of a Meckel's diverticulum in a patient diagnosed with acute appendicitis. The patient, a young adult, underwent an appendectomy due to classical symptoms of acute appendicitis. During surgery, a Meckel's diverticulum unrelated to the appendicitis was identified. This finding is rare and underscores the importance of careful surgical evaluation and recognition of concurrent abnormalities in patients with acute abdominal conditions. Despite being an uncommon condition, this type of finding should be considered during the evaluation of surgical diagnoses, as it may have implications for surgical management and long-term prognosis. This report highlights the relevance of maintaining a high clinical suspicion and adequate surgical exploration in cases of acute abdomen.