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Meckel's diverticulum
A Meckel's diverticulum is a pouch on the wall of the lower part of the intestine that is present at birth (congenital). The diverticulum may contain tissue that is identical to tissue of the stomach or pancreas.
Dr. Robert Kwokreviewed this
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Is a type of:Digestive system abnormalities
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
Body locations
Lower abdomen, Upper abdomen
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