Intestinal obstruction caused by a duplication cyst of the cecum in a neonate.
10.3345/kjp.2009.52.2.261
- Author:
Seung woon KEUM
1
;
Min Woo HWANG
;
Jong In NA
;
Seung taek YU
;
Dong Baek KANG
;
Yeon Kyun OH
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea. oyk5412@wonkwang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Duplication cyst;
Cecum;
Intestinal Obstruction;
Neonate
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Cecum;
Constipation;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn;
Intestinal Obstruction;
Vomiting
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2009;52(2):261-264
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Duplication cysts are rare congenital malformations, that may be detected anywhere along the alimentary tract, and they may communicate with the intestinal tract. Cystic duplication of the cecum is especially rare. About 80% of these cases are detected in the first 2 years of life as a result of an acute intestinal obstruction, which manifests as vomiting, recurrent abdominal pain, recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding and constipation. We report a case of intestinal obstruction secondary to a duplication cyst of the cecum in a neonate. The patient underwent surgery and was diagnosed subsequently, and is presently healthy.
