Cecal duplication cyst mimicking intussusception in a female: A case report

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cecal duplication cysts occur only in 0.4% of all the gastrointestinal tract duplication cysts. More than 80% cases present in the first two years of life. However, asymptomatic individuals may also present in adult life.

Presentation of case

A female patient of 42 years presented with generalized abdominal pain and multiple episodes of vomiting from one day. A vague tender mass was palpable in the left lumber region, firm in consistency with ill-defined borders and not moving with respiration. Ultrasound shows mild free fluid with internal debrinous echoic area noted in lower abdomen and pelvis along with fatty hepatomegaly. CeCT scan of the abdomen and pelvis shows twisted appearance of the gut and mesentery in right sub-hepatic region. Complete resection a

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9638777 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature