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Reply: infant diverticulum

Meckel's diverticulum is an outpouching or bulge in the lower part of the small...

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Meckel's diverticulum is an outpouching or bulge in the lower part of the small intestine. The bulge is congenital (present at birth) and is a leftover of the umbilical cord. Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital defect of the gastrointestinal tract. It occurs in about 2-3 percent of the general population.
What causes Meckel's diverticulum?Meckel's diverticulum occurs in a fetus early in the pregnancy. Normally, the vitelline duct, which connects the growing fetus with the yolk sac, is absorbed into the fetus by the seventh week of the pregnancy. When the vitelline duct is not fully absorbed, a Meckel's diverticulum develops.
A Meckel's diverticulum may contain cells from both the stomach and pancreas. Cells from the stomach can secrete acid, which can cause ulcers and bleeding.
Who gets Meckel's diverticulum?Though about 2-3 percent of the population get Meckel's diverticulum, it causes symptoms in only a small number of those people. People can live their whole lives without ever knowing they have Meckel's diverticulum. The condition is equally common among males and females, but males are two to three times more likely to have complications.
What are the symptoms of Meckel's diverticulum?Symptoms of Meckel's diverticulum usually occur during the first year of a child's life, but can occur into adulthood.
Symptoms include:

Gastrointestinal bleeding (which can be seen in the stool)
Abdominal pain and cramping
Tenderness near the navel (belly button)
Obstruction of the bowels, a blockage that keeps the contents of the intestines from passing. This can cause pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and vomiting.
Diverticulitis (swelling of the intestinal wall)

The most common symptom in children under five is bleeding, which is caused by ulcers that develop in the small intestine when the diverticulum secretes stomach acid. Bowel obstruction occurs more often in older children and adults. Diverticulitis can occur at any age, but is most common in older children. Tumors can occur mainly in adults; these are a rare symptom of Meckel's diverticulum.
If your child exhibits any of the above symptoms, you should see your pediatrician or health care provider immediately.
How is Meckel's diverticulum diagnosed?Meckel's diverticulum can be difficult to diagnose. Many of the symptoms, such as vomiting, abdominal pain, and tenderness, can occur in several different conditions. If your child's health care provider feels that the combination of symptoms suggests Meckel's diverticulum, he or she will order certain tests. These include:

Technetium scan: This test is a scan. Radioactive technetium is injected into the body. This substance is absorbed by stomach cells in the diverticulum and can be detected by a special camera.
Colonoscopy: In this test, a small, flexible tube with a camera on the end is inserted into the rectum and colon to look for blockages and the cause of bleeding.
Wireless capsule endoscopy: For this test, the patient swallows a small camera that can detect sources of bleeding in the small intestine. If your child is too young to swallow a pill, it can be placed in the stomach while your child is asleep.

How is Meckel's diverticulum treated?Many adults who have Meckel's diverticulum never have symptoms. They learn they have the condition only after it is noticed during surgery or during tests for another condition. In this case, Meckel's diverticulum usually does not have to be treated.
Surgery to remove the diverticulum may be recommended if bleeding develops. .
What is the long-term prognosis (outlook) for patients who have Meckel's diverticulum?The long-term prognosis is excellent. Patients can expect a full recovery after treatment.View Thread

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