Difference between revisions of "Persistent Meckel's Diverticulum"

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*Meckel's diverticulum is a remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct of the yolk sac.   
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==Description==
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Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital abnormality due to the persistance a remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct of the yolk sac.   
 
*Is usually an incidental finding though it can be associated with impaction and/or intussusception. [[Category:Intestines_-_Developmental_Pathology]]
 
*Is usually an incidental finding though it can be associated with impaction and/or intussusception. [[Category:Intestines_-_Developmental_Pathology]]
 
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Revision as of 14:32, 15 August 2010



Description

Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital abnormality due to the persistance a remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct of the yolk sac.

  • Is usually an incidental finding though it can be associated with impaction and/or intussusception.