Multiple duplication cysts diagnosed prenatally: case report and review of the literature

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Offir Ben-Ishay1, Susan A Connolly, Terry L Buchmiller

  • 1Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA. o_ben-ishay@rambam.health.gov.in

Pediatric Surgery International
|February 2, 2013
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Multiple enteric duplication cysts (EDC) were diagnosed prenatally. This early detection enabled timely management, preventing complications and ensuring optimal infant outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Prenatal Diagnosis

Background:

  • Enteric duplication cysts (EDC) are congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • EDC are often solitary and diagnosed postnatally after complications arise.

Observation:

  • A rare case of multiple EDC was diagnosed during the prenatal period.
  • The condition was monitored with both prenatal and neonatal follow-up.

Findings:

  • Prenatal diagnosis of multiple EDC was achieved.
  • Surgical resection was successfully performed in infancy.

Implications:

  • Prenatal detection of EDC facilitates proactive management strategies.
  • Early intervention can prevent serious complications associated with EDC.

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