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Meckel's Diverticulum

Meckel's Diverticulum, a photograph of a gastrointestinal tract abnormality (in the adult) due to midgut developmental abnormality. The abnormality is shown as the blind-ended tube lower right of image.

This abnormality is a very common (incidence of 1–2% in the general population) and occurs from the improper closure and reabsorption of the yolk stalk (vitelline duct, omphalomesenteric duct). This transient connection lies between the early midgut region and the yolk sac.


Abnormality Links: Gastrointestinal Tract - Abnormalities | Intestine Development | Gastrointestinal Tract

Cite this page: Hill, M.A. (2024, March 28) Embryology Meckel's diverticulum 01.jpg. Retrieved from https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/File:Meckel%27s_diverticulum_01.jpg

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© Dr Mark Hill 2024, UNSW Embryology ISBN: 978 0 7334 2609 4 - UNSW CRICOS Provider Code No. 00098G


Image Source: Armed Forces Institute of Pathology

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current01:04, 7 August 2010Thumbnail for version as of 01:04, 7 August 2010341 × 480 (74 KB)S8600021 (talk | contribs)==Meckel's Diverticulum== Description: Photograph of a Meckel's Diverticulum Source: Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Author: Unknown Permission: Public Domain Category:Gastrointestinal Tract Category:Abnormal Development

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