A rare presentation of a Merkel diverticulus on the mesenteric border: a diagnostic challenge

Authors

  • Ricardo do Carmo Zanella Hospital Pompéia - Caxias do Sul
  • Naylê Maria da Silva FURG
  • Filipe Giannechini Rodrigues FURG ACSCRG

Keywords:

Meckel’s diverticulum, mesentery, abdominal pain

Abstract

Meckel’s diverticulum is one of the most common abnormalities in the intestine. It is the result of a failure in closing the intestinal end in the 5 - 7 week of embryonic development. Most patients are asymptomatic. The MD may present complications such as diverticulitis, bowel obstruction and more often bleeding. This case reports an atypical location of the MD thus causing diagnostic uncertainty.

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Author Biographies

Ricardo do Carmo Zanella, Hospital Pompéia - Caxias do Sul

Médico Residente em Cirurgia Geral - Hospital Pompéia

Naylê Maria da Silva, FURG

Farmacêutica Bioquimica. Especialista em agentes infectoparasitários. Especialista em Análises Clinicas. Mestre em Ciências da Saúde - FURG. Doutoranda em Ciências da Saúde - FURG

Filipe Giannechini Rodrigues, FURG ACSCRG

Médico Cirurgião Geral. Chefe da Residência da Associação de Caridade Santa Casa do Rio Grande. Professor da FURG

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Published

2015-03-28

How to Cite

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Zanella R do C, Silva NM da, Rodrigues FG. A rare presentation of a Merkel diverticulus on the mesenteric border: a diagnostic challenge. Rev. Fac. Ciênc. Méd. Sorocaba [Internet]. 2015Mar.28 [cited 2024Jul.5];17(1):43-4. Available from: https://revistas.pucsp.br/index.php/RFCMS/article/view/19566

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Case Report