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Zineb Yammouri1, Zineb Essolaymany1, Hajar Ouazzani Chahdi1
1Department of Mother and Child Radiology, CHU Hassan II Fez, Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.
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|August 18, 2025
Summary
Intestinal duplication cysts in the cecum are rare but can cause abdominal pain in children. Early diagnosis using imaging and prompt surgery are crucial to prevent serious complications like bowel obstruction.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Intestinal duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies.
- Cecal location for these cysts is particularly uncommon.
- Typically diagnosed in early childhood, presenting with varied symptoms.
Observation:
- A 4-year-old girl experienced recurrent intermittent abdominal pain without obstruction or vomiting.
- Physical examination revealed tenderness in the lower right abdomen.
- Diagnostic imaging was initiated due to clinical suspicion.
Findings:
- Imaging studies confirmed an intestinal intussusception.
- The intussusception was caused by a cecal duplication cyst.
- This highlights a rare presentation of a rare condition.
Implications:
- Cecal duplication cysts should be considered in the differential diagnosis of persistent abdominal pain in children.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are vital to avoid complications such as bowel obstruction, perforation, or volvulus.
- This case emphasizes the importance of advanced imaging in diagnosing subtle pediatric abdominal pathologies.
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