Giant Duplication Cyst Presenting as a Discharging Umbilicus.
10.5223/pghn.2017.20.3.194
- Author:
Ravi Kumar GARG
1
;
Monika BAWA
;
Katragadda Lakshmi NARASIMHA RAO
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. monikabawa@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Duplication cyst;
Ileum;
Ascites;
Umblicus;
Gastrointestinal bleed
- MeSH:
Abdomen;
Ascites;
Child;
Diagnosis;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Early Intervention (Education);
Humans;
Ileum;
Intestinal Volvulus;
Intussusception;
Laparotomy;
Male;
Meckel Diverticulum;
Mouth;
Shock;
Umbilicus*
- From:Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
2017;20(3):194-197
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Alimentary tract duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies, most commonly located in the ileum, but may present anywhere from mouth to anus.Clinically, they may be asymptomatic, incidentally diagnosed or may present with obstruction, volvulus, intussusception or gastrointestinal bleed. Here we report a case of a one year old male child presenting in gasping state and shock. Despite the initial strong suspicion of Meckel's diverticulum and tubercular abdomen, the final diagnosis remained elusive till exploratory laparotomy was performed which revealed a duplication cyst of ileum with perforation into the umbilicus. Duplication cyst should always be kept as a differential diagnosis so that early intervention can help in better management.
