Meckel Diverticulum Harboring a Rare Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
BACKGROUND
Tumors within a Meckel diverticulum are a rare complication observed in only 0.5%-3.2% of symptomatic cases. The majority of tumors are benign, but some malignant tumors, such as gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) can occur.


METHODS
We report the case of a 48-year-old female who presented with severe abdominal pain and nausea and was found to have a GIST arising from a Meckel diverticulum.


CONCLUSIONS
The differential diagnosis of a pelvic mass in a middle-aged female presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms must remain broad. With an atypical presentation site, distinguishing benign tumors from malignant tumors such as GISTs is of paramount importance.
Department of Medicine, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL.
Andrew C
AC
Berry
Department of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL.
Rahman
R
Nakshabendi
Department of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL.
Ozdemir
O
Kanar
Department of Radiology, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL.
Sean
S
Hamer
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors; Meckel diverticulum; intestine–small