Satomi Kawamoto MD, Presenter: Research support, Siemens AG

Siva P. Raman MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ralph H. Hruban, Abstract Co-Author: Royalties, Myriad Genetics, Inc

Elliot K. Fishman MD, Abstract Co-Author: Research support, Siemens AG Advisory Board, Siemens AG Research support, General Electric Company Advisory Board, General Electric Company Co-founder, HipGraphics, Inc

1. Meckel's diverticulum is estimated to occur in approximately 2% of the population. Complications of Meckel's diverticulum are well known, but difficult to diagnose preoperatively. 2. To review embryology and clinical presentation of Meckel's diverticulum 3. To review and illustrate uncomplicated and complicated Meckel's diverticulum on CT, and discuss the radiologic evaluation of suspected Meckel's diverticulum  

1. Review embryology of Meckel's diverticulum 2. Clinical presentation and work-up of complication of Meckel's diverticulum 3. CT appearance of Meckel's diverticulum in pediatric and adult population Incidentally seen normal Meckel's diverticulum Ectopic gastric mucosa and bleeding Small bowel obstruction Inverted Meckel's diverticulum Neoplasm associated with Meckel's diverticulum 4. CT technique which may influence visualization of Meckel's diverticulum 5. Role of CT and other radiological studies for diagnosis of complicated Meckel's diverticulum    

Meckel's diverticulum may be visualized on CT as a bilnd-ending outpouching of variable size. CT is helpful for diagnosis of ssociated complications, most commonly hemorrhage from peptic ulceration, small bowel obstruction and diverticulitis.  

Kawamoto, S, Raman, S, Hruban, R, Fishman, E, Complicated and Uncomplicated Meckel's Diverticulum: Spectrum of CT Appearance.  Radiological Society of North America 2013 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, December 1 - December 6, 2013 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2013/13020518.html