Importance of the Ultrasonography in Diagnosis of Ileal Duplication Cyst

Arzu Gebesce,Esengul Keles,Hamza Yazgan,Mevlit Korkmaz,Kamran Mahmutyazıcıoglu,Feride Korkmaz

doi:10.1155/2013/248625

Abstract

Gastrointestinal duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies that can be seen in anywhere of the gastrointestinal system from the mouth to the anus. These are prenatally diagnosed through antenatal ultrasonography. However, attention must be paid since these formations might be confused with ovarian or mesenteric cysts. Our patient, who had been diagnosed with ovarian cyst on the ultrasonography performed in another center and with mesenteric cyst based on the abdominal MRI carried out at fifth month of life, presented to our clinic with the only complaint of constipation at 9th month of life. The diagnosis was set through double wall appearance of duplication cyst on the abdominal ultrasonography. The patient's cyst was resected.

Highlights

Gastrointestinal duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies that can be seen in anywhere of the gastrointestinal system with a prevalence between 1 : 4500 and 1 : 10000
Gastrointestinal duplication cysts are usually seen as two different forms as lumencommunicating and noncommunicating types
Our patient, who had been diagnosed with ovarian cyst on the ultrasonography (USG) performed in another center and with mesenteric cyst based on the abdominal MRI carried out at fifth month of life, presented to our clinic with the only complaint of constipation at 9th month of life

Summary

Introduction

Gastrointestinal duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies that can be seen in anywhere of the gastrointestinal system with a prevalence between 1 : 4500 and 1 : 10000. Signs and symptoms differ based on the location, mostly it manifests as acute abdominal or intestinal obstruction before 2 years of life. Gastrointestinal duplication cysts are usually seen as two different forms as lumencommunicating and noncommunicating types. The most common form is cystic and noncommunicating type [1,2,3]. Our patient, who had been diagnosed with ovarian cyst on the ultrasonography (USG) performed in another center and with mesenteric cyst based on the abdominal MRI carried out at fifth month of life, presented to our clinic with the only complaint of constipation at 9th month of life.

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