Synchronous colorectal adenocarcinoma and gastrointestinal stromal tumor in Meckel's diverticulum; an unusual association.
| Title | Synchronous colorectal adenocarcinoma and gastrointestinal stromal tumor in Meckel's diverticulum; an unusual association. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Kosmidis, C., Efthimiadis C., Levva S., Anthimidis G., Baka S., Grigoriou M., Tzeveleki I., Masmanidou M., Zaramboukas T., & Basdanis G. |
| Journal | World J Surg Oncol |
| Volume | 7 |
| Pagination | 33 |
| Date Published | 2009 |
| ISSN | 1477-7819 |
| Keywords | Adenocarcinoma, Aged, Colorectal Neoplasms, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors, Humans, Male, Meckel Diverticulum, Neoplasms, Multiple Primary |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: Coexistence of gastrointestinal stromal tumor with synchronous or metachronous colorectal cancer represents a phenomenon with increasing number of relative reports in the last 5 years. Synchronous occurence of GISTs with other gastrointestinal tumors of different histogenesis presents a special interest. We herein report a case of GIST in Meckel's diverticulum synchronous with colorectal adenocarcinoma.CASE PRESENTATION: A 69 year old man, presented with abdominal distension and anal bleeding on defecation. Colonoscopy revealed colorectal cancer and a low anterior resection was performed, during which a tumor in Meckel's diverticulum was discovered. Histologic examination revealed GIST in Meckel's diverticulum and a rectosigmoid adenocarcinoma.CONCLUSION: Whenever GIST is encountered, the surgeon should be alert to recognize a possible coexistent tumor with different histological origin. Correct diagnosis of synchronous tumors of different origin is the cornerstone of treatment. |
| DOI | 10.1186/1477-7819-7-33 |
| Alternate Journal | World J Surg Oncol |
| PubMed ID | 19309498 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC2664807 |
