HighlightsAppendiceal diverticulitis is often overlooked with high risk of perforation.Appendiceal diverticula is often associated to appendiceal neoplasm.Accurate appendectomy should be performed in order to permit appropriate pathological examination.Prophylactic appendectomy should be performed in asymptomatic patients with appendiceal.
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