Colonic Duplication Cyst in an Adult Woman: A Case Report

JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2020 Nov 22;58(231):948-950. doi: 10.31729/jnma.5114.

Abstract

Intestinal duplications are rare congenital anomaly found in pediatric age group. Although, ileum is the most common site, there are cases of colonic duplications even in the adult. We report a case of 43 years woman presented with chronic constipation, intermittent colicky abdomen pain and a cystic lump in left abdomen diagnosed as tubular duplication cyst of descending colon. Colonoscopy is a good investigation tool for diagnosis of colonic duplications; however, it may not be true in all cases. She was managed with left hemicolectomy and excision of cyst with uneventful post-operative days. This case has been reported as it is a rare condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Colectomy
  • Colon / diagnostic imaging
  • Colon / surgery
  • Cysts* / diagnosis
  • Cysts* / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Digestive System Abnormalities* / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans