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Meckel's diverticulum complicated with gastro-intestinal stromal tumor: Case report
Islam H Metwally1, Amr F Elalfy1, Shadi Awny1
1Surgical Oncology Unit, Oncology Center Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
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 49year 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.
