Primary adenocarcinoma of the Meckel's diverticulum presenting with small bowel obstruction: a case and brief review of the literature

Abstract

Tumours of the Meckel's diverticulum are uncommon, with carcinoid tumours being the commonest type. Primary adenocarcinomas are extremely rare, but when seen are from gastric or pancreatic heterotopic cells. We report a case of primary intestinal adenocarcinoma arising in a Meckel's diverticulum in a 36 year old man, presenting with small bowel obstruction. The patient had a successful outcome following surgical resection.

Medical Case Reports: a modern tradition

“…7 In June 2010, as many as 8,447 eponyms linked to 3,364 persons' (129 female and 3,235 male) eponymous conditions were documented. 8 This issue of the SMJ case reports brings eponymous names to life, showcasing Meckel, who was first to describe a diverticulum 9 and Wolff's claim to the origins of the urogenital system. 10…”