Meckel Diverticulum

A congenital abnormality characterized by the outpouching or sac formation in the ILEUM. It is a remnant of the embryonic YOLK SAC in which the VITELLINE DUCT failed to close.

Year introduced: 2004 (1966)

PubMed search builder options

Subheadings:

Restrict to MeSH Major Topic.

Do not include MeSH terms found below this term in the MeSH hierarchy.

Tree Number(s): A03.556.124.684.249.612, A03.556.249.124.612, C06.198.859, C06.405.205.282.750.750, C16.131.314.556, C23.300.415.750

MeSH Unique ID: D008467

Entry Terms:

• Meckel's Diverticulum
• Diverticulum, Meckel

See Also:

• Vitelline Duct

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Intestines
Intestine, Small
Ileum
Meckel Diverticulum

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
Ileum
Meckel Diverticulum

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Digestive System Diseases
Digestive System Abnormalities
Meckel Diverticulum

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Digestive System Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroenteritis
Diverticular Diseases
Diverticulum
Meckel Diverticulum

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Congenital Abnormalities
Digestive System Abnormalities
Meckel Diverticulum

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Diverticulum
Meckel Diverticulum