Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of Meckel's diverticulum: a rare cause of intestinal volvulus

Turk J Gastroenterol. 2012 Aug;23(4):410-2. doi: 10.4318/tjg.2012.0395.

Abstract

Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract. Most cases are asymptomatic; however, when symptomatic, it is often misdiagnosed at presentation. Common complications presenting in adults include bleeding, obstruction, diverticulitis, and perforation. Tumors within a Meckel's diverticulum are rare. Herein, we present a gastrointestinal stromal tumor arising from the Meckel's diverticulum that led to intestinal obstruction by volvulus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / complications*
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / surgery
  • Humans
  • Ileal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Ileal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Ileal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Intestinal Volvulus / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Volvulus / etiology*
  • Intestinal Volvulus / surgery
  • Meckel Diverticulum / complications*
  • Meckel Diverticulum / diagnosis
  • Meckel Diverticulum / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography