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Case #4 -
A 62 year old with LLQ pain

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
15.) What other diagnosis must be ruled out after an episode of diverticulitis?

After an episode of diverticulitis, the diagnosis of colon cancer must be ruled out. This is done by colonscopy or barium studies 4-6 weeks after resolution of the acute episode of diverticulitis.  
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