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  Meckel's Diverticulum , the most prevalent congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, remains a "great masquerader" in clinical practice. Often asymptomatic, it can present with life-threatening complications such as massive gastrointestinal bleeding, intussusception, or diverticulitis, mimicking acute appendicitis. This column explores the intricate details of Meckel's Diverticulum diagnosis , Meckel's Diverticulum treatment , and the latest imaging modalities used to identify this vestigial remnant. Pathophysiology of Meckel's Diverticulum Meckel's Diverticulum arises from the incomplete obliteration of the vitelline duct (also known as the omphalomesenteric duct) during the fifth to seventh weeks of gestation. In normal embryonic development, this duct connects the primitive midgut to the yolk sac and should spontaneously involute. When this process fails, a "true diverticulum" is formed—meaning it contains all four layers of th...