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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Malformations
  • Congenital Abnormalities

Background:

  • Gastrointestinal duplications are rare congenital anomalies, with caecal duplications accounting for only 0.4% of cases.
  • Cystic duplications of the gastrointestinal tract can present with varied clinical manifestations.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old child presented with a palpable right iliac fossa mass and signs of peritonitis.
  • Initial presentation suggested an abdominal emergency requiring urgent surgical evaluation.

Findings:

  • Emergency laparotomy identified an ischaemic and perforated cystic duplication of the caecum.
  • The surgical management necessitated a right hemicolectomy due to the extent of the malformation and complications.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare congenital anomalies in pediatric abdominal emergencies.
  • Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for managing complications like perforation and ischemia in caecal duplication cysts.
  • Successful management through hemicolectomy demonstrates a viable surgical approach for this rare condition.