| Literature DB >> 22977380 |
Abstract
In an infant presenting with a mass in the abdomen and non-bilious vomiting, duplication cyst needs to be considered in the list of differential diagnoses. Gastric duplication cyst is an uncommon occurrence in children. Diagnosis is based on clinical findings and imaging features. Surgical excision is safe and offers a complete cure. The literature recommends excision even in asymptomatic cases due to isolated reports of malignancy arising in the duplication cyst in later life.Entities:
Keywords: abdominal neoplasms; cyst; differential diagnosis; gastrointestinal tract; paediatrics; vomiting
Year: 2012 PMID: 22977380 PMCID: PMC3436499
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Malays J Med Sci ISSN: 1394-195X