GASTRIC DUPLICATION CYST IN AN INFANT PRESENTING WITH MELENA

DERYA ALTAY, SÜREYYA BURCU GÖRKEM, KEMAL DENİZ, KERAMETTİN UĞUR ÖZKAN, DURAN ARSLAN

Journal of Clinical Practice and Research - 2020;42(3):336-338

Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey

 

Background: Gastrointestinal duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies that are most often localized in the ileum. The condition is usually diagnosed within the first year of life. Case Report: Here, we report an infantile case presented with severe anemia and melena accompanied by a gastric duplication cyst. Conclusion: Duplication cysts should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of melena.