Meckel’s Diverticulum: The “Great Mimic” but Often a Forgotten Cause of Acute Abdomen during Pregnancy
Meckel’s diverticulitis is an extremely rare event during pregnancy. Its diagnosis is often difficult and can result in higher maternal and fetal morbimortality. We describe a case of a 40-year-old healthy pregnant woman at 33 weeks of gestation who presented with abdominal pain and tender abdomen,...
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| Main Authors: | Beatriz Féria, Madalena Trindade, Maria João Palma, Joana Figueiredo, Filipa Passos |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/2383075 |
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