Meckel’s diverticulum complicated with gastro-intestinal stromal tumor: Case report

Publication date: Available online 27 February 2016
Source:Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute
Author(s): Islam H. Metwally, Amr F. Elalfy, Shadi Awny, Nirmeen Megahed
IntroductionMeckel'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 presentationWe 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.DiscussionIn 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.ConclusionSurgeons and oncologists should bear in mind this rare diagnosis and know how to treat it.



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