Duodenal duplicated cyst manifested by acute pancreatitis and obstructive jaundice in an elderly man

A duodenal duplication cyst is an uncommon congenital anomaly that is usually encountered during infancy or in early childhood. Duodenal duplication cysts generally appear on the first or second portion of the duodenum and may cause duodenal obstruction, hemorrhage or pancreatitis. Here, we report a...

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Published in:Journal of Korean medical science 2004-08, Vol.19 (4), p.604-607
Main Authors: Jo, Young Chul, Joo, Kwang Ro, Kim, Do Ha, Park, Jong Ho, Suh, Jae Hee, Kim, Young Min, Nam, Chang Woo
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aged
Case Report
Congenital Abnormalities
Cysts - complications
Cysts - diagnosis
Cysts - pathology
Duodenal Diseases - complications
Duodenal Diseases - diagnosis
Duodenal Diseases - pathology
Humans
Jaundice, Obstructive - etiology
Male
Pancreatitis - etiology
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Summary:A duodenal duplication cyst is an uncommon congenital anomaly that is usually encountered during infancy or in early childhood. Duodenal duplication cysts generally appear on the first or second portion of the duodenum and may cause duodenal obstruction, hemorrhage or pancreatitis. Here, we report a case of a duodenal duplication cyst on the second and third portion of the duodenum in an old aged man with obstructive jaundice and acute pancreatitis, which was treated successfully by a surgical excision.
ISSN:1011-8934
1598-6357
DOI:10.3346/jkms.2004.19.4.604