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An unusual cause of recurrent pediatric vomiting (an extraluminal pyloric duplication cystic): A case report
CASE REPORT
CASE REPORT
Document Type
Clinical report
Author
Source
Oxford Medical Case Reports. December 2020, Vol. 2020 Issue 12, p465, 3 p.
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2053-8855
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Vomiting is a common complaint in a multitude of disorders, ranging from gastrointestinal etiologies, central nervous system disease, pulmonary problems, renal disease, endocrine/metabolic disorders, and drugs (either as side [...]
Vomiting is a common symptom of a multitude of diseases in children. It is usually part of benign illness and can occur at any age. Recurrent vomiting can be a symptom of life-threatening medical or surgical emergencies. It can be rarely caused by an extraluminal pyloric duplication cyst. Early recognition is essential for preventing delays in management and potential complications. Here we report a case of an extraluminal pyloric duplication presenting as progressive gastric outlet obstruction cyst in a 14-month-old Syrian boy. The diagnosis was made through abdominal ultrasound, gastrointestinal endoscopy and abdominal computed tomography scan.
Vomiting is a common symptom of a multitude of diseases in children. It is usually part of benign illness and can occur at any age. Recurrent vomiting can be a symptom of life-threatening medical or surgical emergencies. It can be rarely caused by an extraluminal pyloric duplication cyst. Early recognition is essential for preventing delays in management and potential complications. Here we report a case of an extraluminal pyloric duplication presenting as progressive gastric outlet obstruction cyst in a 14-month-old Syrian boy. The diagnosis was made through abdominal ultrasound, gastrointestinal endoscopy and abdominal computed tomography scan.