Torsion of Leiomyosarcoma of Meckers Diverticulum

Yaron Niv, Subchi Abu‐Avid, Chaim Kopelman, Matatiahu Oren

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Abstract

A rare case report of leiomyosarcoma of Meckel's diverticulum, which caused torsion and strangulation of the diverticulum, is presented. The clinical picture was similar to acute appendicitis, which was the working diagnosis when the 42‐yr‐old Arab woman was sent to surgery. Although rare, leiomyosarcoma is the most common tumor of Meckel's diverticulum, and has to be considered in the differential diagnosis of right lower abdominal pain.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)288-291
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume81
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1986
Externally publishedYes

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