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Intussusception of invaginated Meckel's diverticulum
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
|August 1, 1984
Summary
Intussusception of a Meckel's diverticulum can mimic small bowel tumors in middle-aged patients. This rare condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis for ileal tumors.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Small bowel tumors are a common differential diagnosis for patients presenting with abdominal masses or obstruction.
- Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine that can lead to various complications.
Observation:
- Two middle-aged patients underwent laparotomy with a suspected small bowel tumor.
- Neither patient presented with clear signs of small bowel obstruction prior to surgery.
Findings:
- Intussusception of an invaginated Meckel's diverticulum was discovered during laparotomy in both cases.
- This finding highlights a rare cause of intussusception in adults.
Implications:
- Invaginated Meckel's diverticulum should be included in the differential diagnosis for ileal tumors.
- Consideration of this diagnosis can aid in surgical planning and patient management for suspected small bowel masses.