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Revista Colombiana de Cirugía

Print version ISSN 2011-7582On-line version ISSN 2619-6107

Abstract

DIAZ, Juan Carlos et al. Gastric duplication cyst in an adult patient: Case report and literature review. rev. colomb. cir. [online]. 2021, vol.36, n.4, pp.719-725.  Epub Feb 18, 2022. ISSN 2011-7582.  https://doi.org/10.30944/20117582.756.

Introduction.

Gastric duplication cysts are very rare congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract. They are defined as a cystic lesion lined by gastrointestinal epithelium that shares a layer of smooth muscle with the gastric wall. Different theories have been proposed about its pathogenesis, however, the embryological events that lead to the malformation have not been elucidated. Due to its location and clinical presentation, the diagnosis is made more frequently during the first years of life and there are few cases reported in adults, in whom the finding is usually incidental.

Clinical case.

We present the case of a 65-year-old woman who consulted for chronic abdominal pain and nonspecific digestive symptoms. A CT scan evidenced a cystic lesion in contact with the pancreas and the gastric wall. A surgical exploration was performed which, along with the histopathological findings, confirmed the diagnosis of a gastric duplication cyst.

Discussion.

Gastric duplication cysts are exceptional anomalies that are more frequently located in the greater curvature. Its treatment is surgical and the confirmation of the diagnosis is made by histology.

Keywords : cyst; duplication; gastrointestinal tract; surgical; histology.

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