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Gastrointestinal tract duplications are rare congenital abnormalities. Majority are diagnosed in pediatric age group of less than two years. Lesions can be seen anywhere from the oral cavity to the anus, but the most commonly affected site is ileum (long and tubular) which is usually in the form of cystic masses. The clinical manifestation of Gastrointestinal duplicationin adults is variable, and they are rarely considered as part of differential diagnosis. In this case report, we presented a 30-year-oldmale patient with ileal duplication. (1) |
Gastrointestinal tract duplications are exceptionally rare congenital lesions with an incidence of 1 in 4,500 births and male preponderance. While gastrointestinal duplications are relatively uncommon, ileal tubular duplications represent and even more infrequent subset. They are ofunknown aetiology. Although they can be detected in any part of the digestive tract from the oral cavity to the anus, they are most frequently identified in the small intestine. Duplications can be seen in two forms as cystic and tubular types. Approximately 80% of patients clinically present before two years of age. The most common symptoms include recurrent abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and abdominal palpable mass. In this case report, we are presenting a 30-year-old patient with ileal duplication.(2,6,7)
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