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Inverted Meckel's diverticulum
Y M Chen1, R S Teague, N T Wolfman
1Department of Radiology, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Summary
Inverted Meckel's diverticulum, a rare condition, can mimic benign tumors. This case highlights its unusual presentation in the distal ileum on computed tomography.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine.
- Inverted Meckel's diverticulum is an exceptionally rare variant.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate surgical management.
Observation:
- A 59-year-old woman presented with symptoms suggestive of an ileal mass.
- Computed tomography revealed a distal ileal lesion.
- The lesion exhibited a central low-fat density area, an atypical finding.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with an inverted Meckel's diverticulum.
- The diverticulum's location and imaging characteristics mimicked a benign tumor.
- This presentation is novel and previously undescribed in medical literature.
Implications:
- This case expands the differential diagnosis for ileal masses.
- Radiologists and surgeons should consider inverted Meckel's diverticulum in similar presentations.
- Enhanced awareness may improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.