Ectopic pancreatic-type malignancy presenting in a Meckel's diverticulum: a case report and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neoplasms arising from Meckel's diverticulae reported in the literature are mainly carcinoid tumours, gastrointestinal stromal tumours, and gastric or intestinal adenocarcinomas.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> &l...

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Main Authors: Ballantyne Stuart, Brown Ian, Black Catherine, Page Blaithin, Koh Hoey C, Galloway David J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/7/1/54