Meckel’s diverticulum complicated with gastro-intestinal stromal tumor : case report

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.