What is a mesenteric duplication cyst?

Enteric duplication cysts, sometimes simply called duplication cysts, are rare congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract. They most frequently occur in the small intestine, particularly the ileum, but can occur anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract. They may be cystic or tubular in conformation.

How rare is a duplication cyst?

Gastric duplication cysts are a rare phenomenon and account for only 2–9% of all gastrointestinal duplications [1]. The majority is circular, non-communicating and surrounded by a smooth muscular coat.

Can an esophageal duplication cyst grow back?

Most cysts are resected due to active symptoms. However, cysts that are incidentally found and asymptomatic are surgically resected to prevent potential complications from untreated duplication cysts[9-11].

What is duplication cyst?

Duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies of the alimentary tract. The majority of duplication cysts are symptomatic within the first 2 years of life. Due to the varied clinical presentations, radiological evaluation is required for its diagnosis.

What causes esophageal cyst?

ETIOLOGY. The defect responsible for esophageal cysts is the failure of proper development of the posterior division of the primitive foregut. Esophageal cysts are the second most common benign lesion of the esophagus. Account for up to 20% of benign esophageal lesions.

What does duplicating efforts mean?

Duplication of Effort. Duplication of Effort is doing something more than once that doesn’t need to be done more than once.

What is a foregut duplication cyst?

Foregut duplication cysts are a type of congenital duplication cyst. They are sometimes classified under bronchopulmonary foregut malformations. Entities classified as foregut duplication cysts include:

What are duduplication cysts?

Duplication cysts: Diagnosis, management, and the role of endoscopic ultrasound Gastrointestinal tract duplication cysts are rare congenital gastrointestinal malformation in young patients and adults. They consist of foregut duplication cysts, small bowel duplication cysts, and large bowel duplication cysts.

What is the diagnostic tool of choice for a duplication cyst?

EUS is the diagnostic tool of choice to investigate duplication cysts since it can distinguish between solid and cystic lesions.

When is EUS-FNA indicated in the treatment of duplicated cysts?

In some cases, EUS-FNA may be warranted in order to characterize the lesion in question, but if a duplication cyst is discovered appropriate antibiotic coverage should be utilized. From a treatment perspective, surgical removal/enucleation is the treatment of choice in most symptomatic cases.