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  • Title: Stromal tumor in a perforated Meckel's diverticulum: a case report.
    Author: Frühauf Ch, Garcia A, Rosso R.
    Journal: Swiss Surg; 2002; 8(6):273-6. PubMed ID: 12520847.
    Abstract:
    Stromal tumors are rare neoplasms of the small bowel that locate in Meckel's diverticulum with high preference. Perforation of those tumors is very uncommon. There are 96 cases reported in current literature, including only 6 perforations. The diagnosis of that kind of tumor is very difficult because of lack of pathognomonic signs and symptoms. The clinical presentation include abdominal pain, intestinal bleeding, abdominal mass, intestinal obstruction and less commonly, acute perforation. We report the case of a 61-years old patient with a poorly differentiated stromal tumor in a perforated Meckel's diverticulum. The difficulty of identifying a stromal tumor preoperatively and the therapeutic options are emphasised. It is suggested that an aggressive attitude should be taken in the preoperative management of any patient over 50 years of age who presents with melena and abdominal pain.
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