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Unclear source of gastrointestinal bleeding: Utilizing small bowel capsule to detect an enteric duplication cyst, a case report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Enteric duplication cysts (EDCs) are rare congenital malformations that form during embryonic development of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.Symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal distension, a palpable abdominal mass, or bleeding, but they can vary depending on the lesion's location.1 We present the case of a 9-year-old male with recurrent hematochezia and abnormal findings on small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE), ultimately diagnosed as an EDC on exploratory laparoscopy.

Source: JPGN Reports

DOI: 10.1002/jpr3.70273

Authors: Victoria Sarata, Kathryn Clarkston, Kirby Lampe

Institution: Children's Mercy Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,900