A Rare Case of Bilobed Gastric Duplication Cyst in a Four-Month-Old Infant
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Gastric duplication cysts (GDCs) are rare congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract that can present with nonspecific symptoms, leading to diagnostic challenges and potential complications. We report the case of a four-month-old female infant who presented with persistent nonbilious vomiting, failure to thrive, and abdominal distension. Imaging (abdominal ultrasound and CT scan) revealed a bilobed intra-peritoneal cystic mass, consistent with a GDC. The patient underwent successful surgical resection via laparotomy, including partial resection of the transverse colon. Mucosal cauterization was employed to preserve gastric integrity and minimize extensive resection. Histopathological analysis confirmed a GDC with pancreatic heterotopia. The postoperative course was uneventful, with complete symptom resolution and normal growth. This case underscores the significance of early diagnosis, appropriate imaging, and precise surgical intervention to prevent complications and optimize patient outcomes.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.81435
Institutions: Mohammed V University, Centre Hospitalier Ibn Sina
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408964014