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

Abstract

Introduction: Meckel’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 presentation: We report a case of a 49 year 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. Discussion: In 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. Conclusion: Surgeons and oncologists should bear in mind this rare diagnosis and know how to treat it.

Keywords

• GIST
• Meckel
• Diverticulectomy