Diverticulitis x10

Diverticulitis x10 •The diverticulum which has penetrated into the submucosa is represented by mucus and debris(blue arrow) •Around the base of the diverticulum a blood vessel(green arrow) is seen supporting the concept that diverticuli form in areas of potential weakness where penetrating vessels enter the bowel wall (Description By:Martin Nadel, M.D. ) (Image Contrib. by:Martin Nadel, M.D. UCHC )