Acute Jejunal Diverticulitis Induced by a Malignant Gastrointestinal Neuroectodermal Tumor: A Case Report
2024
Acute Jejunal Diverticulitis Induced by a Malignant Gastrointestinal Neuroectodermal Tumor: A Case Report
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Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Albahli Meshael S, Albugami Shoag J, Alabdulaaly Nourah I, Tarabishi Raghad, Alshurafa Haider A, Altoukhi Khaled
Primary Institution: Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, SAU
Conclusion
The case highlights the complexity of diagnosing and treating acute jejunal diverticulitis caused by a malignant mesenchymal tumor.
Supporting Evidence
- Small intestinal diverticula are rare clinical entities.
- The patient presented with a one-week history of worsening abdominal pain.
- A CT scan revealed an ulcerative mass suggestive of jejunal diverticulitis.
- The final histopathological examination revealed features consistent with a gastrointestinal neuroectodermal tumor.
- The postoperative course was unremarkable, and the patient was discharged in good condition.
Takeaway
This study is about a woman who had a rare type of stomach problem caused by a tumor, and doctors had to do surgery to help her feel better.
Methodology
The patient underwent diagnostic laparoscopy, which was converted to an open procedure for resection of the jejunal mass and side-to-side anastomosis.
Participant Demographics
46-year-old female
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