Abstract
A case of a 53-year-old man who presented with epigastric pain and weight loss is described. Endoscopy showed a smooth antral mass with what appeared to be a central overlying ulcer. Computerized tomography and upper gastrointestinal series confirmed the presence of a gastric mass. Laparotomy and local resection showed a gastric duplication comprised of two cysts, one with communication to the stomach lumen. Gastric duplication is a rare entity, especially in the adult. Though generally benign, local ulceration or fistula formation can cause symptoms and may suggest a more malignant process that warrants investigation.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 468-473 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | American Surgeon |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1 1991 |
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surgery
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Koltun, W. (1991). Gastric duplication cyst: Endoscopic presentation as an ulcerated antral mass. American Surgeon, 57(7), 468-473.