# Right Upper Quadrant Pain: A Rare Presentation of Diverticulitis

## TL;DR

A 27-year-old woman presented with right upper quadrant pain, which was an unusual sign of diverticulitis, typically affecting the left side of the colon.

## Contribution

This case report highlights the rare presentation of right-sided diverticulitis in a young female patient.

## Key findings

- The patient's CT imaging confirmed the diagnosis of right-sided diverticulitis.
- Right upper quadrant pain can be an atypical symptom of diverticulitis.
- The case emphasizes the need to consider diverse clinical presentations in diagnosing diverticulitis.

## Abstract

Acute diverticulitis is a prevalent medical condition with increasing incidence rates. While the sigmoid colon is the most commonly affected part of the large intestine, there have been occurrences of right-sided diverticulitis although uncommon. We present a case report highlighting the atypical presentation of diverticulitis in a 27-year-old female patient. The patient experienced right upper and epigastric pain and was ultimately diagnosed with right-sided diverticulitis, supported by her CT imaging findings. This uncommon presentation underscores the importance of considering diverse clinical manifestations when diagnosing and managing diverticulitis.