Retroperitoneal Enteric Duplication Cyst Presenting as a Pancreatic Cystic Lesion. A Case Report

Krishna V Menon, Dhanwant Gome

Abstract

Context Retroperitoneal enteric duplication cysts (EDC) are rare lesions and its presentation during adulthood is a diagnostic challenge for clinicians. The diagnosis of this condition is established following histopathological analysis, which often requires surgical intervention. Case report We report a case of a retroperitoneal enteric duplication cysts, p resenting as a cystic lesion of the pancreas in a 19-year-old woman. Conclusions We recommend surgical intervention for retroperitoneal EDCs due to its potential local complications including pressure effects on surrounding structures and neoplastic change.

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