phytobezoar within meckel’s diverticulum presenting with partial intestinal obstruction

Introduction: meckel’s diverticulum (md) affects approximately 2% of the population. phytobezoar is defined as a vegetable and fiber-based ball in the gastrointestinal tract. we report a rare case of phytobezoar within md presenting with partial intestinal obstruction. case reports: we hereby present a 20-year-old man who referred to the emergency department of a hospital with a two-day history of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and constipation. he underwent a midline laparotomy with surgical exploration, which revealed an md 60 cm proximal to ileocecal valve containing phytobezoar. histopathology reported the extracted specimen as an md without ectopic tissue. conclusion: meckel’s diverticulum can be affected by bezoars as well as other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. we recommend that phytobezoar within md be considered among differential diagnosis of bowel obstruction.