Ileal duplication cyst causing massive bleeding in a child

J Clin Gastroenterol. 1990 Dec;12(6):681-4. doi: 10.1097/00004836-199012000-00018.

Abstract

Intestinal duplication is a rare congenital anomaly; nonetheless, it comprises more than half of all alimentary duplication disorders. Our case report describes the hemorrhagic sequelae of this entity with surgical and pathologic findings. A review of anatomical classification, embryology, and natural history of duplication cyst follows; differentiating characteristics of duplication cyst versus Meckel's diverticulum are outlined. Intestinal duplication cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis of GI bleeding, especially in children.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Choristoma / complications
  • Choristoma / pathology
  • Cysts / complications
  • Cysts / congenital*
  • Cysts / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Gastric Mucosa
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Ileal Neoplasms / complications
  • Ileal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Ileum / abnormalities*
  • Ileum / pathology
  • Meckel Diverticulum / diagnosis
  • Ulcer / complications
  • Ulcer / pathology