Meckel’s diverticulum complicated with gastro-intestinal stromal tumor : case report
Joint Authors
Mutawalli, Islam H.
al-Alfi, Amr F.
Awni, Shadi
Mujahid, Narmin
Source
Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute
Issue
Vol. 28, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2016), pp.123-127, 5 p.
Publisher
Cairo University National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2016-06-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction : Meckel’s diverticulum is a common congenital anomaly, mostly asymptomatic.
Tumors may arise rarely in these diverticulae.
We claim presenting a new problem to the medical staff in Egypt.
Case presentation : We report a case of a 49 year old male patient who attended our center with pelvic mass insinuated between the bladder and the rectum.
On exploration the mass was found arising at the tip of a Meckel’s diverticulum, Gastro-intestinal stromal tumor (GIST) was confirmed by pathology.
Discussion : In review of recently published cases most of these tumors were presented with vague abdominal pain as in our case.
Tumors were treated by resection with or without adjuvant Imatinib.
Conclusion : Surgeons and oncologists should bear in mind this rare diagnosis and know how to treat it.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mutawalli, Islam H.& al-Alfi, Amr F.& Awni, Shadi& Mujahid, Narmin. 2016. Meckel’s diverticulum complicated with gastro-intestinal stromal tumor : case report. Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute،Vol. 28, no. 2, pp.123-127.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mujahid, Narmin…[et al.]. Meckel’s diverticulum complicated with gastro-intestinal stromal tumor : case report. Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute Vol. 28, no. 2 (Jun. 2016), pp.123-127.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mutawalli, Islam H.& al-Alfi, Amr F.& Awni, Shadi& Mujahid, Narmin. Meckel’s diverticulum complicated with gastro-intestinal stromal tumor : case report. Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute. 2016. Vol. 28, no. 2, pp.123-127.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-684081
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Record ID
BIM-684081