PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Andrew C. Berry
AU  - Rahman Nakshabendi
AU  - Ozdemir Kanar
AU  - Sean Hamer
TI  - Meckel Diverticulum Harboring a Rare Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
DP  - 2017 Mar 20
TA  - Ochsner Journal
PG  - 121--123
VI  - 17
IP  - 1
4099  - http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/17/1/121.short
4100  - http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/17/1/121.full
SO  - Ochsner J2017 Mar 20; 17
AB  - Background: Tumors within a Meckel diverticulum are a rare complication observed in only 0.5%-3.2% of symptomatic cases. The majority of tumors are benign, but some malignant tumors, such as gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) can occur.Case Report: We report the case of a 48-year-old female who presented with severe abdominal pain and nausea and was found to have a GIST arising from a Meckel diverticulum.Conclusion: The differential diagnosis of a pelvic mass in a middle-aged female presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms must remain broad. With an atypical presentation site, distinguishing benign tumors from malignant tumors such as GISTs is of paramount importance.