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Duplication cyst of the antrum: a case report
S Gupta1, D Sleeman, B Alsumait
1Department of Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, Fla., USA.
Summary
Gastrointestinal duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies. This report details a 19-year-old man with gastric outlet obstruction due to an antral duplication cyst, successfully treated with surgery.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Anomalies
Background:
- Gastrointestinal duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies.
- They typically manifest in early childhood but can present later in life.
Observation:
- A 19-year-old male presented with symptoms of gastric outlet obstruction.
- Imaging revealed a non-communicating antral duplication cyst.
Findings:
- The patient underwent antrectomy with excision of the cyst and adjacent duodenum.
- Microscopic examination confirmed the cyst's structure (mucosa, submucosa, muscularis) without malignancy.
- The patient experienced an uncomplicated recovery.
Implications:
- This case highlights the possibility of late-onset presentation of gastrointestinal duplication cysts.
- Surgical excision is an effective management strategy for symptomatic antral duplication cysts.
- Understanding the etiology and presentation is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.