INTESTINAL DUPLICATION CYST MIMICKING NECROTISING ENTEROCOLITIS IN AN EXTREME PREMATURITY INFANT.
SUBRAMANIAM T1, KOAY YW2, PRAKASH M2.
1Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan - center of practice, International Islamic University Malaysia.
2Pediatric Surgery unit, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Malaysia.
ABSTRACT
Intestinal duplication cyst is a rare congenital anomaly that mimics presentation of an intestinal obstruction in neonates. It is a congenital malformation formed during the abnormal development of the Gastro-Intestinal tract during embryonic development. Ante-natal ultrasound is the imaging modality of choice for early detection. Early detection and prompt referral is of importance for pediatric surgeons, as this reduces morbidity and mortality risks, and offers a more desirable outcome for patient.
Keywords: Antenatal; Cyst, Gastrointestinal Duplication; Infant, Extreme Prematurity; Necrotising enterocolitis.
Corresponding author: Dr. THANABALAN SUBRAMANIAM, Post-Graduate Master’s of Surgery trainee, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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Brunei Int Med J.2022;18:175-178