A Case Report of Gastric Duplication Cyst

Kim, Ho Jung; Lee, Byung Cheol; Kweon, Hak Jung; Jeon, Ha Young; Sin, Kyung Cheol; Lee, In Whan; Kim, Kyung Wook; Choi, Dae Sup; Kang, You Mee

Abstract

Duplication cysts are spherical or elongated hollow structures which possess a coat of smooth muscle and a mucous membrane similar to some part of the alimentary canal, and they are intimately attached to some portion of the alimentary tube. They may appear at any level from the tongue to the anus and are more commonly found in relation to the small intestine than any other part of the gastrointestinal tract. Duplication cysts of the stomach are uncommon, making up only 4 to 5% of all gastrointestinal duplications. However, they may be associated with a variety of complications such as bleeding, obstruction, or perforation. These lesions should therefore be surgically repaired or removed whenever feasible.