Table 2.

Differential diagnosis of conditions simulating presentation to that of a Meckel's diverticulum

(1) Appendicitis

(2) Ileal/colonic diverticulitis

(3) Regional enteritis/colitis

(4) Calcification/tooth in dermoid

(5) Ureteric stone

(6) Enteric duplication cyst

(7) Intussusception due to lipoma or polyp (Peutz–Jeghers syndrome or inflammatory fibroid polyps)

(8) Angiodysplasia and bowel malignancy presenting with bleeding

(9) Pelvic inflammatory disorders in female