A rare case of enteric duplication cyst in the cecum of a 7-year-old child: Case report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND SIGNIFICANCE: Duplication of the digestive tract is a rare condition, especially when it is located in the cecum. In most cases, it is asymptomatic. The cystic pattern is the most common type of duplication of the digestive tract. The exact cause of this anomaly has not been determined yet. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the case of a girl who was suffering from vague abdominal pain for a period of time without response to medical treatment. She was later diagnosed with a duplication cyst of the cecum, which was completely resected with a ileocolic anastomosis. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Surgery is generally the mainstay of treatment for duplication cysts of the digestive tract. Even in asymptomatic cases, surgical resection is preferred to avoid complications and the risk of malignant transformation. CONCLUSION: It is always important to consider duplication of the digestive tract as a possible differential diagnosis for cysts in the cecum, and to avoid attempting to dissect the cyst away from the adjacent digestive tract.
Institutions: Al-Sham Private University, University of Aleppo
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,800
OpenAlex ID: W4390640539