Perforated leiomyosarcoma of Meckel's diverticulum: report of a case

Surg Today. 2001;31(2):163-5. doi: 10.1007/s005950170203.

Abstract

We report herein a case of leiomyosarcoma of Meckel's diverticulum which presented as a rare manifestation of perforation. A previously healthy 63-year-old man was referred to the Tetsujinkai Eniwa hospital following the sudden development of acute abdominal pain. Abdominal computed tomography revealed a solid mass in the pelvic cavity, and an emergency operation was performed under a provisional diagnosis of peritonitis associated with a pelvic tumor. A perforated tumoral mass was found in Meckel's diverticulum. Segmental resection of the ileum, including the tumor-bearing diverticulum, was performed along with regional lymph node dissection. Histologic examination revealed the lesion to be leiomyosarcoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Ileal Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Ileal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Ileal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Intestinal Perforation
  • Leiomyosarcoma / etiology*
  • Leiomyosarcoma / pathology
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Male
  • Meckel Diverticulum / complications*
  • Meckel Diverticulum / surgery
  • Middle Aged