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Traumatic perforation of a juxtapancreatic enteric duplication cyst: a paediatric emergency
Sachit Anand1, Vishesh Jain1, Devasenathipathy Kandasamy2
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
BMJ Case Reports
|May 27, 2019
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A rare juxtapancreatic duplication cyst was found in an infant with peritonitis due to traumatic perforation. Selective mucosectomy may be a key treatment for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Background:
- Juxtapancreatic duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies.
- These cysts can present with various complications, including perforation.
Observation:
- A 5-month-old infant presented with peritonitis.
- The peritonitis was caused by traumatic perforation of a juxtapancreatic duplication cyst.
Findings:
- The case highlights the diagnostic challenges and potential severity of juxtapancreatic duplication cysts.
- Successful management involved addressing the perforation and cyst.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering duplication cysts in infants with abdominal emergencies.
- Selective mucosectomy is presented as a potential therapeutic approach for these rare cysts.
Abstract:
This report outlines a rare case of juxtapancreatic duplication cyst in a 5-month-old infant who presented with peritonitis, secondary to traumatic perforation of the cyst. We aim to highlight the role of selective mucosectomy in these cases.
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