Duodenal Duplication Cysts of Ampulla of Vater Containing Stone.
- Author:
Min Kyu JUNG
1
;
Soo Young PARK
;
Seong Woo JEON
;
Chang Min CHO
;
Won Young TAK
;
Young Oh KWEON
;
Gab Chul KIM
;
Han Ik BAE
Author Information
1. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea. whckd@medimail.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Duodenal duplication cyst;
Brown pigmented stone;
Endoscopic therapy
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Ampulla of Vater;
Child;
Hemorrhage;
Humans
- From:Gut and Liver
2009;3(4):356-359
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Duodenal duplication cysts are rare congenital malformations. Most symptomatic cases are diagnosed in children and usually present with obstructive findings or bleeding symptoms. Treatment traditionally involves surgical resection, which can be often difficult because of the close proximity of the cysts to the papilla and bilopancreatic confluence. Endoscopic therapy has been used as an alternative to open surgery in a few selected cases. We report a case with a duodenal duplication cyst containing a brown pigmented stone within the cystic lumen. He was visited because of sudden right upper quadrant abdominal pain. An abdominal computed tomography revealed the presence of a cyst with a stone, which was finally removed by endoscopic resection.