Definition: 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. Synonym(s): Diverticulum, Meckel / Meckel's Diverticulum / See also: Vitelline Duct
See also: - Vitelline Duct
Subheadings: complications / diagnosis / embryology / epidemiology / etiology / metabolism / microbiology / surgery / therapy
Broader term(s): - Intestine, Small - Intestines - Gastrointestinal Tract - Digestive System - Digestive System Abnormalities - Digestive System Diseases - Diverticulum