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Adult intussuscepted Meckel's diverticulum presenting mainly lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Author(s) -
Lu ChingLiang,
Chen ChihYen,
Chiu SouTyau,
Chang FullYoung,
Lee ShouDong
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.214
H-Index - 130
eISSN - 1440-1746
pISSN - 0815-9319
DOI - 10.1046/j.1440-1746.2001.02335.x
Subject(s) - medicine , meckel's diverticulum , intussusception (medical disorder) , diverticulum (mollusc) , gastrointestinal bleeding , colonoscopy , lower gastrointestinal bleeding , abdominal pain , radiology , surgery , colorectal cancer , cancer
Herein, we report on an adult with intussusception of an invaginated Meckel's diverticulum presenting mainly with acute intermittent lower gastrointestinal bleeding, whereas the common symptom of abdominal pain, indicating intussusception, was absent. Colonoscopy revealed a reducible polypoid lesion in the ileocecal area. Computed tomography led to suspicion of an intussusception. Surgical resection revealed a Meckel's diverticulum containing an aberrant pancreas. The unique clinical symptoms and the methods of diagnosis are discussed.