Adenomyoma arising in a meckel diverticulum: case report and review of the literature

Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2000 Sep-Oct;3(5):497-500. doi: 10.1007/s100240010097.

Abstract

We report a case of adenomyoma of the small intestine arising in a Meckel diverticulum. The patient was a 22-month-old boy who presented with signs and symptoms of intussusception. At surgery, a Meckel diverticulum was found and removed. On histologic examination, a tumor consisting of dilated cystic glands and smooth muscle bundles was identified. A diagnosis of adenomyoma arising in a Meckel diverticulum was made. A review of the literature showed that only six other pediatric cases of adenomyoma of the small intestine have been reported. The presence of an adenomyoma in a young patient within a Meckel diverticulum favors the view that adenomyomas are a variant of pancreatic heterotopia.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenomyoma / complications
  • Adenomyoma / pathology*
  • Adenomyoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Ileal Neoplasms / complications
  • Ileal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Ileal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Infant
  • Intussusception / etiology
  • Intussusception / pathology
  • Intussusception / surgery
  • Male
  • Meckel Diverticulum / pathology*
  • Meckel Diverticulum / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome