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Although often asymptomatic, complications occur in 4%\u20137% of cases, with perforation being a rare but life\u2010threatening presentation that may mimic other acute abdominal emergencies. A 22\u2010year\u2010old Pakistani male was discovered with progressive abdominal pain, high\u2010grade fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Clinical findings and radiographic evidence of pneumoperitoneum suggested enteric perforation. An exploratory laparotomy incidentally revealed a perforated MD located 60\u2009cm proximal to the ileocecal junction. Diverticulectomy with limited small bowel resection was performed, and histopathology confirmed a true diverticulum without ectopic mucosa. The postoperative course was uneventful. This case draws attention to the diagnostic challenge of MD perforation, which may masquerade as other surgical emergencies. 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