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Journal of Case Reports
Ileo-cecal Duplication Cyst Masquarading as Intussusception
HN Lahoti, RV Singh
From the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai, India.
Corresponding Author:
Dr. HN Lahoti
Email: hemantlahoti@yahoo.com
Received: 29-SEP-2013 Accepted: 21-OCT-2013 Published Online: 15-NOV-2013
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2013.0094
Abstract
Duplication cysts are rare congenital anomaly of gastrointestinal tract. Majority of them present in early infancy, with bleeding or intestinal obstruction. The commonest location of these cysts is ileum. However, ileo-cecal duplications are extremely rare. Presented herein is a case of an infant with acute intestinal obstruction due to ileo-cecal duplication cyst. The clinical and radiological signs were similar to more commonly seen intussusception and diagnosis was established intraoperatively.
Keywords : Ileum, Intussusception, Intestinal Obstruction, Cysts, Infant.
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