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Meckel's diverticulum is not hereditary. It is a vestigial remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct, an embryonic structure that becomes the intestine. As such, there is no genetic defect or abnormality.
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Bulimia tends to run in families.
What connection does testicular cancer have to heredity?
Family history of testicular cancer.
Is diverticulum singular or plural?
Diverticulum is singular; diverticula is the plural form.
How many people have Meckel's diverticulum?
Meckel's diverticulum is present in approximately 2% of the population.
What is the singular form of diverticulum?
The word diverticulum is already in the singular, the plural being 'diverticula'
What is the third potential problem resulting from Meckel's diverticulum?
The third potential complication is obstruction due to intussusception, or a twist around a persistent connection to the abdominal wall.
What are the two classes of diverticulum?
1. False (acquired) :contains only the mucosae.g. : colon diverticulum in the elderly2. True (congenital) :contains all layer of the walle.g. : Meckel's diverticulum
How many complications can result from Meckel's diverticulum?
There are three major complications that may result from the development of Meckel's diverticulum.
There was a single small diverticulum present in the cecum?
A diverticulum is a small pouch that can become a polyp or diverticulitis, inflammation of the intestine.
How much of the population has Meckel's diverticulum?
Meckel's diverticulum is a developmental defect that is present in about 2% of people, but does not always cause symptoms.
What is the gender breakdown of those with Meckel's diverticulum?
Meckel's diverticula (plural of diverticulum) are found twice as frequently in men as in women.
What is a duodenal diverticulum?
A diverticulum is a pouch off the side wall of a tubular part of the body. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine. So a duodenal diverticulum is a pouch off the side wall of the small intestine. Half of all people over 65 have diverticula (the plural of diverticulum).
