Delayed diagnosis of an enteric duplication cyst.
Enteric duplication cysts are rare and often prove extremely difficult to diagnose. We report a case in which the definitive diagnosis was made 40 years after first presentation and following five exploratory laparotomies. A review of the literature is presented, with discussion regarding the presenting features, potential complications, radiological investigations and surgical treatment of this uncommon clinical entity.
Parks
R W
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Surgical Unit, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, UK.
Casey
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J
Paterson-Brown
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D000328:Adult; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D004379:Duodenal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011708:Pylorus; D011859:Radiography