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Can diverticulitis be confirmed by ultrasound or mri?

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May be: Colonoscopy or at least sigmoidoscopy would be a better option.

Answered 3/6/2018

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Had CT without contrast and MRI of pelvis without contrast due to lower left pelvic pain that radiates down front of thigh to check for Diverticulosis/diverticultitis? Both showed no evidence of diverticula or diverticulitis.. Could it be missed?

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