Gastric Duplication Cyst Presenting as Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding
10.5223/pghn.2019.22.2.189
- Author:
Alexey YOUSSEF
1
;
Alexander IBRAHIM
;
Zuheir ALSHEHABI
;
Ammar OMRAN
;
Ala I SHARARA
Author Information
1. Faculty of Medicine, Tishreen University, Latakia, Syria.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cyst;
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage;
Endoscopy;
Ulcer;
Congenital abnormalities
- MeSH:
Congenital Abnormalities;
Endoscopy;
Endoscopy, Digestive System;
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage;
Hematemesis;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Infant;
Ulcer;
Ultrasonography
- From:Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
2019;22(2):189-192
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Gastric duplication cysts (GDCs) are rare congenital anomalies. Presentation of GDCs varies from an asymptomatic abdominal mass to fulminant or massive gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Herein, we describe a case of a GDC in a 10-month-old infant presenting with unexplained massive GI hemorrhage and hematemesis. An abdominal ultrasound was negative, while computerized tomography was, initially, inaccessible. Through a series of repeated esophagogastroduodenoscopies, we documented penetration of the GDC into the gastric cavity that was later confirmed by computerized tomography. The patient was treated successfully with surgical resection.
