cutis laxa (cl) is a rare congenital and acquired disorder characterized by loose and redundant skin with reduced elasticity. three types of congenital cutis laxa have been recognized. other findings are pulmonary emphysema, bronchiectasia, hernia and diverticulosis. we describe a female neonate involved by cutis laxa syndrome and a positive family history. we focus on the radiologic findings o...

Zenker’s diverticulum can be treated successfully using flexible endoscopy [1]. Several methods have been used to cut the septum of the diverticulum, such as LigaSure (Medtronic, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA), needle-knife, and other submucosal dissection devices. Recently, isolated cases using the stag beetle (SB) knife dissector, SB jr 3.5mm, have been reported [2–4]. We present the case of a ...

Meckel's diverticulum is a common congenital disorder which may result in Gl bleeding. For definite diagnosis before surgery, radiographic procedures such as small intestine barium studies are not greatly successful; on the other hand Tc-99m-Pertechnetate imaging is a physiologic and noninvasive method with high sensitivity and specificity. In this report, three patients with rectorrhagia...

Kommerell's diverticulum is a rare congenital disorder characterized by typical right sided aortic arch and aberrant left subclavian artery which are usually detected by accident in asymptomatic patients. However, some of patients complain of severe symptoms caused by compression of the adjacent organs or complicated aortic dissection by the diverticulum. Early detection of the disease can lead...

Congenital ventricular diverticulum is rare. We present the case of a 76-year-old man who underwent cardiac multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) for recent intermittent chest pain. Obstructive single-vessel coronary artery disease was diagnosed. A left ventricular diverticulum of about 10 x 9 mm was found incidentally. Conventional angiography confirmed both diagnoses. Ventricular diverticu...

congenital left ventricular diverticulum is a rare cardiac malformation. two categories of congenital ventricular diverticulum have been identified with regard to their localization: apical and non-apical. apical diverticula are always associated with midline thoraco-abdominal defects and other heart malformations. non-apical diverticula are always isolated defects. diagnosis is established by ...

rectal diverticulum is a rare condition in dogs characterized by formation of a pouch or sac due to hernial protrusion of the mucous membranes through a defect in the muscular coat of the rectum. a 12-year-old male terrier dog was admitted with a history of a left perineal swelling, dyschezia and tenesmus during the last five months. digital rectal examination identified a weakness in the left ...

The paper focuses on a clinical case of complicated course Meckel's diverticulum in 27-year-old patient; the disease was manifested by signs iron deficiency anemia, without overt or latent bleeding. A brief review literature presents major features and potential complications diverticulum. Special attention is paid to specific diagnostic options. authors discuss need for surgical removal uncomp...

Meckels diverticulum is a rare congenital anomaly of gastrointestinal tract, seen in 2% population. It was first described by Guilhemus Fabricus Hildonus 1598. an derived from incomplete obliteration omphalo-mesenteric duct. rarely adults, with prevalence male to female 2:1. Complications associated are hemorrhage, inflammation and intestinal obstruction. We present you case 17 year old unusual...

INTRODUCTION In 1809, Johann Friedrich Meckel described the embryology of a small bowel diverticulum, which now bears his name. Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract, with a prevalence ranging from 1% to 4% of the population. The majority are clinically silent and are incidentally identified at surgery or at autopsy. The lifetime risk of c...