Laparoscopic excision of pancreatic duplication cysts in an asymptomatic infant

Pancreatic cysts are a rare subgroup of enteric duplication cysts with approximately 25 published cases in the literature. Awareness of this congenital abnormality and options for treatment are important given the often symptomatic nature and risk of malignant transformation. We present a case of pr...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery case reports 2022-04, Vol.79, p.102213, Article 102213
Main Authors: DeFilippo, Christine G., Shah, Nikhil R., Mao, Rui-Min D., Williams, Taylor P., Thaker, Harshwardhan, Radhakrishnan, Ravi S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cystectomy
Duplication cyst
Laparoscopy
Pancreas
Pediatric
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Summary:Pancreatic cysts are a rare subgroup of enteric duplication cysts with approximately 25 published cases in the literature. Awareness of this congenital abnormality and options for treatment are important given the often symptomatic nature and risk of malignant transformation. We present a case of prenatally diagnosed pancreatic duplication cysts successfully managed with laparoscopic surgical excision in a three-month-old male.
ISSN:2213-5766
2213-5766
DOI:10.1016/j.epsc.2022.102213