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Recurrent acute pancreatitis caused by duodenal duplication cyst in a young patient

Giuseppe Cicero1, Francesca Catanzariti1, Ugo Barbaro1

  • 1Section of Radiological Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging University of Messina Messina Italy.

Clinical Case Reports
|September 20, 2019
PubMed

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Duodenal duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies that can be asymptomatic or cause severe complications like pancreatitis. Early diagnosis is crucial for managing these embryonic developmental issues.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Congenital Abnormalities

Background:

  • Duodenal duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies originating during embryonic development.
  • These cysts may remain clinically silent until adulthood.
  • They can manifest with a range of symptoms and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical presentation and management of duodenal duplication cysts.
  • To highlight the potential complications associated with these anomalies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of congenital duodenal anomalies.
  • Case series analysis of patients diagnosed with duodenal duplication cysts.
  • Review of diagnostic imaging and surgical outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Duodenal duplication cysts present a diagnostic challenge due to their rarity.
  • Symptoms vary from nonspecific abdominal pain to severe conditions like bowel obstruction and pancreatitis.
  • Surgical intervention is often required for symptomatic cases.

Conclusions:

  • Duodenal duplication cysts, though rare, require high clinical suspicion for timely diagnosis.
  • Prompt management is essential to prevent serious complications.
  • Further research into optimal surgical techniques and long-term outcomes is warranted.

Keywords:
duodenumduplication cystmagnetic resonance cholangiopancreatographymagnetic resonance imaging

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