Korean J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2006 Mar;9(1):75-79. Korean. Published online Mar 31, 2006. https://doi.org/10.5223/kjpgn.2006.9.1.75 | |
Copyright © 2006 The Korean Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition |
Mi Jin Kim,
Jae Young Kim,![]() | |
Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea. | |
*Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea. | |
†Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea. | |
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Abstract
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Intussusception is a frequent cause of intestinal obstruction in early childhood and most are idiopathic in origin. In a minority of cases a definite pathological lead point is identified by imaging studying or during surgery. As the pathologic lead point of intussusception, Meckel's diverticulum is the most common lesion. In symptomatic patients, 40~60% of Meckel's diverticulum contain ectopic tissue, with gastric mucosa being far the most common type. A few Meckel's diverticulum contain pancreatic tissue. Combined heterotopic pancreatic and gastric tissues in the Meckel's diverticulum especially causing intussusception is extremely rare. We report the case of 5-year-old girl with an intussusception caused by Meckel's diverticulum containing both heterotopic gastric and pancreatic tissues. |
Keywords: Intussusception; Meckel's diverticulum; Heterotopic gastric and pancreatic tissues |