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Gastric Duplication Cyst: A Rare Congenital Disease Often Misdiagnosed in Adults
oleh: Jessica Falleti, Elena Vigliar, Pio Zeppa, Pietro Schettino, Vincenzo Napolitano, Maria D'Armiento
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Diterbitkan: | Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Gastrointestinal duplication is a rare congenital disease which affected more commonly the ileum, while the stomach is rarely involved. Generally diagnosed in paediatric or young age, it could be difficult to suspect a gastrointestinal duplication in adults. Herein, we report a 55-year-old male with a gastric duplication cyst found on routinely checkup for chronic hepatitis and first misdiagnosed as a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST); we also discuss its embryology.