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

ABSTRACT

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