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A curious case of Meckel's diverticulum
A Michael1, D Benedict2, I Razali3
1Hospital Kuala Lumpur, General Surgery, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan 50586, Malaysia. michaelarvind@gmail.com.
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
|October 23, 2016
Summary
Meckel
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Surgery
Background:
- Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital anomaly often asymptomatic.
- Meckel's diverticulitis typically presents in childhood with gastrointestinal bleeding.
Observation:
- A rare case of a perforated Meckel's diverticulum in an elderly male is presented.
- The perforation was caused by a fishbone, an extrinsic factor.
Findings:
- This case highlights a rare adult presentation of Meckel's diverticulum.
- Extrinsic pathology, such as fishbone ingestion, can lead to perforation.
Implications:
- Emphasizes the importance of considering Meckel's diverticulum in adult patients with unusual abdominal pathologies.
- Outlines diagnostic and management strategies for Meckel's diverticulum, even in rare presentations.
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