title: Asymptomatic tubular duplication of the transverse colon in an adult.
abstract: Colonic duplication is a rare congenital anomaly of the alimentary tract. In most cases, symptomatic duplications of the colon are recognized and treated by childhood. It is uncommon for these lesions to be detected in the adulthood since they present with vague symptoms if at all. We experienced a case of asymptomatic tubular duplication of the transverse colon in a 40-year-old female. Barium enema revealed a tubular duplication of the transverse colon. The duplicated segment arose from the mid ascending colon and incorporated just proximal to the splenic flexure, running parallel to the transverse colon and communicating with it at both ends. Colonoscopy demonstrated a normal colonic mucosa in the duplicated segment. The diameter of its lumen gradually narrowed proximally and the colonoscope could not be passed through the proximal opening of the segment. The patient did not need any treatment. Duplications of the alimentary tract can be found at any age. The possibility of congenital lesions in the adult population should not be overlooked.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 134, Shinchon- dong, Seodaemun-Ku, Seoul 120-752, Korea.
authors.forename: Young Wan
authors.initials: YW
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Junuk
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Kang Young
authors.initials: KY
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Nam Kyu
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Chang Hwan
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Cho
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D044684:Colon, Transverse / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003113:Colonoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000166:cytology; D011859:Radiography
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