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Giant Gastroduodenal Duplication Cyst with Juxta-Pancreatic Communication: A rare intraoperative finding

Jhon F Martinez-Paredes1,2, Daniel G Plata-Diaz1, Adriana Pinilla3

  • 1Universidad Industrial de Santander, School of Medicine, Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia.

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
|September 8, 2022
PubMed

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Enteric duplication cysts are rare congenital malformations. Early surgical intervention for these gastroduodenal cysts ensures a good prognosis, highlighting the need for awareness.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Congenital Malformations
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders

Background:

  • Enteric duplication cysts (EDCs) are uncommon congenital anomalies with variable clinical presentations.
  • Early diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in EDC cases.

Observation:

  • A case of a giant gastroduodenal duplication cyst with juxta-pancreatic communication in a 2-month-old infant is presented.
  • The cyst presented with non-specific symptoms, necessitating surgical intervention.

Findings:

  • Successful surgical treatment of the giant gastroduodenal duplication cyst was achieved.
  • The juxta-pancreatic communication was addressed during the surgery.

Implications:

  • Awareness of rare congenital malformations like EDCs is vital for timely diagnosis and treatment.
  • Delayed treatment can lead to significant morbidity and mortality in infants with EDCs.

Keywords:
Case ReportColombiaCongenital AbnormalitiesIntestinal DiseasesNewbornPancreatic Duct

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