Symptomatic ileal nodular lesion: a persisting diagnostic challenge
This case report details the diagnostic and therapeutic approach of a young male presenting with an ileal nodular lesion of uncertain aetiology whose final diagnosis was gastric heterotopia within a Meckel's diverticulum. The case underscores the challenges of diagnosing ileal lesions due to the overlapping of clinical presentations of benign and malignant conditions. It highlights the importance of integrating advanced diagnostic tools and a multidisciplinary team approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
Authors
- Nico Pagano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0626-4563)
- Marcello Di Martino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6510-7210)
- Matteo Donadon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0296-7648)
- Andrea Saibanti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8523-1612)
Institutions
- Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro” (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Maggiore della Carita (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedale Maggiore (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2025-266639
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00