# Complicated diverticulitis with colovesical fistula and bladder abscess formation in pregnancy: a case report

**Authors:** Shirley Huang, Jiahua Chen, Natalie Rivera, Kavitha T. Ram, Howard L. Minkoff

PMC · DOI: 10.1515/crpm-2023-0030 · Case Reports in Perinatal Medicine · 2024-09-04

## TL;DR

A 37-year-old pregnant woman developed complicated diverticulitis with a bladder fistula and abscess, highlighting the need for timely diagnosis and multidisciplinary care.

## Contribution

Presents a rare case of complicated diverticulitis in pregnancy with colovesical fistula and bladder abscess.

## Key findings

- Diverticulitis with colovesical fistula and bladder abscess occurred in a 37-year-old pregnant woman.
- Timely diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are crucial in managing complicated diverticulitis during pregnancy.

## Abstract

Diverticulitis, characterized by inflammation or infection of diverticula, is rarely observed during pregnancy due to its association with elderly patients. Limited literature exists regarding its diagnosis and management in pregnant patients, especially in the setting of complications.

This paper presents a case of a 37-year-old multiparous woman diagnosed with complicated diverticulitis, including colovesical fistula and bladder abscess formation.

This paper highlights the importance of considering diverticulitis in pregnant patients with abdominal pain, the need for timely diagnosis, and the significance of multidisciplinary care.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** diverticulitis (MONDO:0004235)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** abdominal pain (MESH:D015746), inflammation (MESH:D007249), infection (MESH:D007239), diverticula (MESH:D004240), fistula (MESH:D005402), Diverticulitis (MESH:D004238), bladder abscess (MESH:D000038)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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