Meckel's diverticulum adenocarcinoma: a rare malignant degeneration

The case of a 40 year old male that, after the etiological study performed due to rectorrhages that was the only symptom he presented, was referred to an exploratory laparotomy. A disseminated adenocarcinoma arising in Meckeĺs diverticulum was detected and palliative segmentary resection of the smal...

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Published inRevista española de enfermedades digestivas Vol. 95; no. 9; p. 660
Main Authors Arteaga Martín, X, Elorza Orúe, J L, Busto Vicente, M J, Irureta Urreatavizcaya, I, Jiménez Aguero, R, Enríquez Navascues, J M, Alvarez Caperochipi, F J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Spain 01.09.2003
Subjects
Adenocarcinoma - complications
Adenocarcinoma - pathology
Adult
Humans
Ileal Neoplasms - complications
Ileal Neoplasms - pathology
Male
Meckel Diverticulum - complications
Meckel Diverticulum - pathology
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Summary:The case of a 40 year old male that, after the etiological study performed due to rectorrhages that was the only symptom he presented, was referred to an exploratory laparotomy. A disseminated adenocarcinoma arising in Meckeĺs diverticulum was detected and palliative segmentary resection of the small bowel was performed. The lack of previous symptoms lead to the dissemination of the disease and to the impossibility of curative surgical resection of the tumor.
ISSN:1130-0108