Case Report: Complicated Meckel‘s diverticulum masquerading as gastroenteritis: a near-fatal presentation in a toddler - Takeaways - MDSpire

Case Report: Complicated Meckel‘s diverticulum masquerading as gastroenteritis: a near-fatal presentation in a toddler

  • By

  • Zhijiang Zhou

  • Ping Ling

  • Rong Tang

  • Ye Chen

  • Yi Lin

  • Xuexin Wang

  • Sha Wang

  • June 9, 2026

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    Meckel's diverticulum can mimic benign conditions like gastroenteritis, complicating timely diagnosis and treatment.

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    A 2-year-11-month-old girl initially diagnosed with gastroenteritis rapidly deteriorated to septic shock due to strangulated Meckel's diverticulum.

  • 3

    Emergency abdominal CT revealed small bowel obstruction and necessitated segmental bowel resection due to ileal necrosis.

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    Postoperative complications included refractory septic shock and multiple organ dysfunction, requiring advanced critical care support.

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    Recognizing clinical red flags is crucial for prompt surgical evaluation to prevent severe outcomes in pediatric patients.

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Case Report: Complicated Meckel‘s diverticulum masquerading as gastroenteritis: a near-fatal presentation in a toddler

  • by Zhijiang Zhou, Ping Ling, Rong Tang, Ye Chen, Yi Lin, Xuexin Wang, Sha Wang

  • June 9, 2026

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