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Meckel's diverticulum presenting as gastric outlet obstruction: case report
E S Garba1, E A Ameh, P T Nmadu
1Department of Surgery, Ahmedu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria.
East African Medical Journal
|June 1, 1997
Summary
A perforated Meckel's diverticulum can cause gastric outlet obstruction that mimics gastric antral tumors. This rare presentation of Meckel's diverticulum has not been previously documented in medical literature.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
- Abdominal Surgery
Background:
- Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a common clinical condition.
- Neoplasms of the gastric antrum are a frequent cause of GOO.
- Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital anomaly of the small intestine.
Observation:
- A case of gastric outlet obstruction was observed.
- The obstruction presented with symptoms and imaging findings suggestive of a gastric antral neoplasm.
- The underlying cause was identified as a perforated Meckel's diverticulum.
Findings:
- A perforated Meckel's diverticulum can lead to gastric outlet obstruction.
- This presentation can mimic gastric antral neoplasm.
- This specific etiology for GOO is unprecedented in reported cases.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider Meckel's diverticulum in the differential diagnosis of gastric outlet obstruction, especially when neoplasm is suspected.
- This case expands the spectrum of known complications associated with Meckel's diverticulum.
- Awareness of this rare presentation may aid in timely diagnosis and appropriate surgical management.