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. 1999 Jan;52(1):72–74. doi: 10.1136/jcp.52.1.72

Small intestinal ulceration secondary to carcinoid tumour arising in a Meckel's diverticulum.

W G McCluggage 1, L McConnell 1, J M Sloan 1, P K Ellis 1, S T Irwin 1
PMCID: PMC501012  PMID: 10343617

Abstract

A solitary small intestinal ulcer associated with a carcinoid tumour in a nearby Meckel's diverticulum was found in a 77 year old man presenting with massive rectal bleeding. Angiography and a radioisotope study localised the bleeding to the ileum. At operation, the Meckel's diverticulum was identified, with bleeding from an ulcer just distal to it. Pathological examination revealed a small carcinoid tumour confined to the Meckel's diverticulum. Close to the opening of the diverticulum, within the ileum, a well demarcated ulcer was present. Histology showed a non-specific ulcer which eroded a large blood vessel. This is the first documented occurrence of solitary small intestinal ulceration in association with a carcinoid tumour. Carcinoid tumour should be added to the list of possible causes of small intestinal ulceration. The ulceration may be secondary to release of cytokines by the tumour.

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