Gastric Duplication Cyst: A Rare Congenital Disease Often Misdiagnosed in Adults

Gastrointestinal duplication is a rare congenital disease which affected more commonly the ileum, while the stomach is rarely involved. Generally diagnosed in paediatric or young age, it could be difficult to suspect a gastrointestinal duplication in adults. Herein, we report a 55-year-old male with...

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Main Authors: Jessica Falleti, Elena Vigliar, Pio Zeppa, Pietro Schettino, Vincenzo Napolitano, Maria D'Armiento
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/850967
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Summary:Gastrointestinal duplication is a rare congenital disease which affected more commonly the ileum, while the stomach is rarely involved. Generally diagnosed in paediatric or young age, it could be difficult to suspect a gastrointestinal duplication in adults. Herein, we report a 55-year-old male with a gastric duplication cyst found on routinely checkup for chronic hepatitis and first misdiagnosed as a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST); we also discuss its embryology.
ISSN:2090-6528
2090-6536