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Journal of Case Reports
A Mesenteric Enteric Duplication Cyst Communicating with Jejunum in Adolescent: Communicating Jejunal Duplication Cyst
Keyur Bhatt1, Dhaval Mangukiya1, Krishna Parekh2
1Department of GI & Minimal Access Surgery, SIDS Hospital & Research Centre, Surat, India, 2Department of Clinical Research, SIDS Hospital & Research Centre, Surat, India.
Corresponding Author:
Dr Keyur Bhatt 
Email: drkeyurbhatt@gmail.com
Received: 07-JUL-2019 Accepted: 04-DEC-2019 Published Online: 10-JAN-2020
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2020.0002
Abstract
Background: Enteric duplication cysts are congenital malformation of gastrointestinal tract which may arise anywhere in alimentary tract. We report a case of symptomatic presentation of communicating jejunal duplication cyst in an adolescent. Case Report: A 14 year old boy presented with persistent abdominal pain and vomiting. CT abdomen showed communicating jejunal duplication cyst. The duplication cyst was resected with involved segments. Conclusion:  Duplication cyst should be considered in differential diagnosis of abdominal cystic lesions.
Keywords : Abdominal Pain, Cysts, Gastrointestinal Tract, Tomography, Vomiting.
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