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Inverted Meckel's diverticulum simulating a pedunculated small bowel polyp

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We report a rare case of an isolated inverted Meckel's diverticulum presenting with acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage. The radiographic appearances simulated a pedunculated small bowel polyp. The radiographic and pathologic features are described and a brief review of the reported cases is provided.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Victoria General Hospital, Dalhousie University, 1278 Tower Road, B3H 2Y9, Halifax, Novia Scotia, Canada

    M. Simms, L. Fried & H. Al-Jawad

  2. Department of Pathology, Victoria General Hospital, Dalhousie University, 1278 Tower Road, B3H 2Y9, Halifax, Novia Scotia, Canada

    D. A. Malatjalian

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Simms, M., Malatjalian, D.A., Fried, L. et al. Inverted Meckel's diverticulum simulating a pedunculated small bowel polyp. Abdom Imaging 20, 236–237 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00200403

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