[Meckel's diverticulum and gastrointestinal stromal tumor: an unusual association]

Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2007 Nov;30(9):534-7. doi: 10.1157/13111691.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Meckel's diverticulum is the most prevalent congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract. Bleeding from Meckel's diverticulum is the most common clinical presentation, especially in childhood. In adults, manifestations include a broad spectrum of symptoms ranging from an incidental finding in surgery, iron deficiency anemia of unknown etiology, and acute abdomen due to mechanical complications of the diverticulum. Neoplastic transformation has been reported, but gastrointestinal stromal tumors are exceptional in this location. We report a case of gastrointestinal stromal tumor in Meckel's diverticulum, complicated by perforation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen, Acute / etiology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / complications*
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors / surgery
  • Humans
  • Ileal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Ileal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Ileal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology
  • Meckel Diverticulum / complications*
  • Meckel Diverticulum / diagnosis
  • Meckel Diverticulum / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis