Erciyes Medical Journal (Jun 2020)

Gastric Duplication Cyst in an Infant Presenting with Melena

  • Derya Altay,
  • Süreyya Burcu Görkem,
  • Kemal Deniz,
  • Keramettin Uğur Özkan,
  • Duran Arslan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14744/etd.2020.43402
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 42, no. 3
pp. 336 – 338

Abstract

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Background: Gastrointestinal duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies that are most often localized in the ileum. The condition is usually diagnosed within the first year of life. Case Report: Here, we report an infantile case presented with severe anemia and melena accompanied by a gastric duplication cyst. Conclusion: Duplication cysts should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of melena.

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