Abstract
Enteric duplication cysts are rare congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract that can be found anywhere along the entire alimentary canal. Duplication cysts share a muscular layer with the adjacent bowel and contain their own mucosal lining which may be that of any part of the alimentary tract. They are commonly discovered in the neonatal period and are rarely diagnosed after the second decade of life. This article discusses the etiology, presentation, diagnosis, and management of duplication cysts along all areas of the gastrointestinal tract.
Keywords
Enteric duplication cyst, Surgical oncology, Congenital malformation, Alimentary duplication cyst, Embryology