Abstract
The plain film, barium enema, and CT findings in a case of giant colonic diverticulum with the atypical feature of marginal calcifications are presented. The value of CT in the diagnosis and evaluation of giant colonic diverticulum is discussed.
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Fields, S.I., Haskell, L. & Libson, E. CT appearance of giant colonic diverticulum. Gastrointest Radiol 12, 71–72 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01885106
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01885106