Inverted Meckel's diverticulum diagnosed using capsule endoscopy: A case report.
World J Gastroenterol
; 27(36): 6154-6160, 2021 Sep 28.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Meckel's diverticulum is a common asymptomatic congenital gastrointestinal anomaly. However, its presentation as an inverted Meckel's diverticulum is a rare complication, of which few cases have been reported in the literature. CASESUMMARY:
Here, we report the case of a 33-year-old man with iron deficiency anemia without manifestation of gastrointestinal bleeding. An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and total colonoscopy were performed, but no abnormalities were found within the observed area. Finally, a capsule endoscopy was performed and offered us a clue to subsequently confirm the diagnosis of inverted Meckel's diverticulum via computed tomography scan. Laparoscopic intestinal resection surgery was performed. The final pathology report described a Meckel's diverticulum.CONCLUSION:
Since inverted Meckel's diverticulum is an uncommon disease and its clinical presentation is not specific, it may go undetected by capsule endoscopy. Successful diagnosis and treatment of this disease requires a high index of clinical suspicion.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Asunto principal:
Anemia Ferropénica
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Endoscopía Capsular
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Divertículo Ileal
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
World J Gastroenterol
Asunto de la revista:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
España