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Carcinoid tumors in Meckel's diverticula.
1Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|December 1, 1989
Summary
Carcinoid tumors rarely occur in Meckel
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine.
- Tumors within Meckel's diverticula are uncommon, with carcinoid tumors being the most frequently reported.
Observation:
- A rare case of coexisting carcinoid tumor within a Meckel's diverticulum in an elderly patient was encountered.
- A comprehensive literature review was performed to analyze this unusual pathologic combination.
Findings:
- Carcinoid tumors are the most common neoplasms found in Meckel's diverticula.
- The clinical presentation, risk of metastasis, and outcomes of carcinoid tumors in Meckel's diverticula mirror those of primary small intestinal carcinoid tumors.
Implications:
- This finding underscores the importance of considering carcinoid tumors in the differential diagnosis of symptomatic Meckel's diverticula.
- Early detection and appropriate management are crucial for improving patient outcomes, similar to primary small intestinal carcinoid tumors.