Retroperitoneal enteric duplication cyst presenting as a pancreatic cystic lesion. A case report.
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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, presenting 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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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- JOP : Journal of the pancreas
دوره 7 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006