Leiomyosarcoma of Meckel's diverticulum: a case report and review of the literature.
A case of leiomyosarcoma of a Meckel's diverticulum, presenting as an acute appendicitis, is reported. The literature is reviewed with particular emphasis on current trends in the diagnosis and management of leiomyosarcomas of the small intestine.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007078:Ileal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000473:pathology