title: Cystic duplication of the rectum: a case report.
abstract: A case of cystic duplication of the rectum is presented. This infant was admitted with progressive tenesmus and constipation resulting in intestinal obstruction. Rectal examination revealed a tense, cystic presacral mass. Barium enema confirmed the presence of the cyst. Complete excision resulted in a cure and histologic findings showed it to be a rectal duplication.
mesh_terms: D001466:Barium Sulfate; D003248:Constipation / Q000209:etiology; D004733:Enema; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D012007:Rectum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate