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Ruo-Lan Wang1, Zheng-Yi Song2, Lin-Hai Li3
1YunNan University of Chiese Traditional Medicine, The First People's Hospital of YunNan Province, China.
Meckel's diverticulitis is a rare cause of multiple inflammatory polyps (IPs). Physicians should consider Meckel's diverticulum in adults with chronic abdominal pain and suspected IPs.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Meckel's diverticulum (MD) complications typically involve perforation, obstruction, or hemorrhage.
- Multiple inflammatory polyps (IPs) associated with MD are an uncommon presentation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of Meckel's diverticulitis presenting with multiple inflammatory polyps.
- To highlight the importance of considering MD in the differential diagnosis of chronic abdominal pain with IPs.
Main Methods:
- A case study of a 28-year-old female with a 5-year history of intermittent abdominal pain.
- Diagnostic workup included laparoscopy, surgical excision of MD, and histopathological analysis.
Main Results:
- Histopathology confirmed Meckel's diverticulitis with multiple IPs containing ectopic gastric mucosa.
- The patient experienced a successful recovery following surgical intervention.
Conclusions:
- Meckel's diverticulitis can manifest as multiple inflammatory polyps.
- This case underscores the need to include MD in the differential diagnosis for adults with chronic abdominal pain and suspected IPs.
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