All of the following are true for Meckel's diveiculum EXCEPT: March 2013 (a, b, e, f): (A) Lind by heterotopic epithelium, (B) 3-5% population, (C) More commoner in females, (D) Mesenteric border
Answer is D. Ans. D i.e. Mesenteric borderMeckel's diveiculumTrue congenital diveiculum,Vestigeal remnant of omphalomesenteric duct/ vitelline duct,2 feet from ileocaecal valve,2 types of ectopic tissue are common:- Gastric &- PancreaticTorsion may lead to obstruction, ischemia & necrosis,IOC to diagnose Meckel's diveicula: Technetium-99m peechnetate (99mTc),It can be a leading point of intussusception