Bleeding Meckel's diverticulum in an adult

F. J. Baumgartner, G. H. White, P. D. Colman, C. Marcus, W. Salahi

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    Abstract

    The diagnosis of a symptomatic Meckel's diverticulum in an adult is uncommon. Still more infrequent is the presentation of a bleeding Meckel's diverticulum after childhood. We present a case report of a 24-year-old male with gastrointestinal hemorrhage secondary to a Meckel's diverticulum containing ectopic gastric mucosa. With the exception of a Meckel's Tc 99m pertechnetate scan, all other diagnostic procedures including Tc 99m-labeled red cell scan and angiography were negative.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)585-588
    Number of pages4
    JournalJournal of the National Medical Association
    Volume82
    Issue number8
    Publication statusPublished - 1990

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