Abdominal pain is an extremely common complaint among presented cases at the emergency department. However, the cause of such pain in young adults requires a differential diagnosis. In the case of Meckel's diverticulum, a rare occurrence, surgical intervention is the only option of treatment. 1 This summarized report explains the case of a young adult presented with right lower quadrant abdominal pain.
Case presentation A 32-year-old male was presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain. Medical history Sudden and sharp pain at the right lower quadrant of the abdomen for the past few days, while pain spreading now to mid-abdomen. The pain was much worse with movement. No significant medical history No prior abdominal surgeries No anorexia, nausea or vomiting, testicular pain or swelling, urinary or bowel complaints, and fevers or chills Social history A smoking habit of…
