Endometriosis, Mucocele, and Regional Enteritis of Meckel's Diverticulum

Won, Kwan H.

doi:10.1001/archsurg.1969.01340080101021

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“…Other affected intestinal sites in decreasing order of frequency are the rectovaginal septum (13%), the small bowel (7%), the cecum (4%), and the appendix (3%) [6]. Involvement of the small bowel proximal to Meckel's diverticulum is extremely rare, but there are a few reported cases involving Meckel's diverticulum or jejunum [7, 8]. …”

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Endometriosis of the Terminal Ileum: A Diagnostic Dilemma

Karaman

Pala

Bayol

et al. 2012

Case Reports in Pathology

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Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue consisting of glands and/or stroma located outside the uterus. Involvement of the terminal ileum is extremely rare. Preoperative distinction of ileal endometriosis from other diseases of the ileocecal region is difficult in terms of clinical presentation, symptomatology, radiological appearance, and surgical and pathological findings. We report a case initially diagnosed as Crohn's disease due to a longstanding diarrhea with subsequent intestinal obstruction, but finally diagnosed as ileal endometriosis by histopathological evaluation after resection of the involved segment.

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Endometriosis of the Terminal Ileum: A Diagnostic Dilemma

Karaman

Pala

Bayol

et al. 2012

Case Reports in Pathology

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“…After an extensive literature review, we identified only two instances of similar ectopic endometrial tissue involving Meckel’s diverticulum. Interestingly, both were classified as endometriosis [ 7 , 8 ]. Endometriosis describes the presence of functional endometrial tissue outside the uterus and is often accompanied by hormone-responsive chronic abdominal pain and menstrual irregularities [ 9 ].…”

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“…In both of these cases, the ectopic tissue was confined to the diverticulum, and in one case, it was identified as the source of small bowel obstruction [ 8 ]. Won simply noted the unique finding as an extension of regional enteritis without attributing it to a contributory role [ 7 ]. The frequency of gastrointestinal tract involvement varies by source however endometriosis of the gastrointestinal tract overall is common with rectosigmoid making up the majority of the locations (72%) [ 12 ].…”

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A Case of Endometrial Tissue Containing a Meckel's Diverticulum in an Adult

Wolfenbarger,

Cottingham

2023

Cureus

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A Meckel's diverticulum is one of the most common congenital causes of small bowel obstruction. The lack of a more common gastric-containing tissue and older age of symptom onset can lead to difficulties with preoperative diagnosis. This case demonstrates an adult with chronic abdominal pain with recurrent small bowel obstruction that was found to be a rare ectopic endometrial tissue containing a Meckel's diverticulum following a diagnostic laparotomy. The barriers to diagnostics and factors affecting the age of onset are discussed with a focus on demonstrating the importance of surgical intervention for small bowel obstruction due to a Meckel's diverticulum and on the significance of a rare histological finding.

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“…Appendiceal lining of the diverticulum could lead to complications that are characteristic of pathologies noted in the vermiform appendix. This includes, appendicitis, carcinoid tumors and mucinous cystadenoma (Won, 1969; Hattori, 2005).…”

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Meckel's diverticulum: A review

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Meckel's diverticulum is the most prevalent congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract. This anomaly is due to the incomplete obliteration of the omphalomesenteric duct during the 7th week of gestation and is classically located 2 feet proximal to the ileocecal valve. Variations of this congenital malformation have been recorded based on location, size, and form. While most of the population may be asymptomatic, clinical manifestation, including gastrointestinal bleed and intestinal obstruction, can emerge. Despite the frequency of Meckel's diverticulum, it is commonly misdiagnosed due to its mimicry of appendicitis. This article aimed to review this derailment of embryological development.

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Endometriosis, Mucocele, and Regional Enteritis of Meckel's Diverticulum

Cited by 18 publications

References 10 publications

Endometriosis of the Terminal Ileum: A Diagnostic Dilemma

Endometriosis of the Terminal Ileum: A Diagnostic Dilemma

A Case of Endometrial Tissue Containing a Meckel's Diverticulum in an Adult

Meckel's diverticulum: A review

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