Bleeding Meckel's diverticulum - A known but rare entity: a case report

Meckel's diverticulum is a remnant of embryonic omphalomesenteric duct In 20-30 percent of the cases ectopic tissue is present, which may be either gastric or pancreatic. Mostly it is asymptomatic but may be associated with symptoms of bleeding due to ulcer formation, perforation, intestinal obstruction or discharge from the umbilicus. We are reporting a case of Meckel's diverticulum with bleeding diagnosed on the basis of positive radio-isotope scan

Adenocarcinoma colon in a child - A rare entity: a case report

Adenocarcinoma colon and rectum is a rare tumor in early childhood. The present report is of a boy, 11 years of age who presented with diarrohea, melena and profound anemia and was eventually diagnosed on histopathology as a case of adenocarcinoma pelvic colon