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Meckel's Diverticulum: A Case Report / Divertículo de Meckel: Reporte de Caso
Madhyastha, Sampath; Prabhu, Latha V; Saralaya, V.
Affiliation
  • Madhyastha, Sampath; Kasturba Medical College. Department of Anatomy. Mangalore. IN
  • Prabhu, Latha V; Kasturba Medical College. Department of Anatomy. Mangalore. IN
  • Saralaya, V; Kasturba Medical College. Department of Anatomy. Mangalore. IN
Int. j. morphol ; 25(3): 519-522, Sept. 2007. ilus
Article in En | LILACS | ID: lil-626896
Responsible library: CL1.1
ABSTRACT
Meckel's diverticulum is the most prevalent congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. It might remain completely asymptomatic or may mimic some disorders like Crohn's disease, Appendicitis and peptic ulcer diseases. A Meckel's diverticulum was found during routine dissection. A brief review of this anomaly, its embryological explanation, and probable clinical implications with its management is discussed in this report.
RESUMEN
El diverticulo de Meckel es la anomalía congénita más prevalente del tracto gastrointestinal. Puede ser un remanente totalmente asintomático o puede provocar algunos desórdenes como la enfermedades de Crohn, apendicitis y úlcera péptica. Un diverticulo de Meckel fue encontrado durante una disección de rutina. Una breve revisión de esta anomalía, su explicación embriológica y probables implicaciones clínicas fueron discutidas en este trabajo.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Main subject: Congenital Abnormalities / Meckel Diverticulum Limits: Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: ANATOMIA Year: 2007 Document type: Article Affiliation country: India Country of publication: Chile

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Main subject: Congenital Abnormalities / Meckel Diverticulum Limits: Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: ANATOMIA Year: 2007 Document type: Article Affiliation country: India Country of publication: Chile