Gastric Duplication Cyst in a Young Patient: A Case Report from a Tertiary Surgical Center in Western Afghanistan

Authors

  • Jamalliden Mudafi Afghanistan National Public Health Institute, Ministry of Public Health, Kabul, Afghanistan. https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1066-0293
  • Mujtaba Yama Department of Surgery, Afghan Aria Hospital, Herat, Afghanistan
  • Muhammad Shafiqi Department of Surgery, Afghan Aria Hospital, Herat, Afghanistan
  • Khwaja Mir Islam Saeed Afghanistan National Public Health Institute, Ministry of Public Health, Kabul, Afghanistan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8799-4604
  • Ahmad Farshid Muhammadi Afghanistan National Public Health Institute, Ministry of Public Health, Kabul, Afghanistan
  • Azada Hashemi Department of Surgery, Afghan Aria Hospital, Herat, Afghanistan
  • Oranos Rayan Department of Surgery, Afghan Aria Hospital, Herat, Afghanistan
  • Aminulhaq Karimi National Emergency Operation Center, Ministry of Public Health, Kabul, Afghanistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62134/khatamuni.103

Keywords:

Alimentary tract duplication, Congenital gastrointestinal anomaly, Gastric duplication cyst, Low resource settings, Pediatric abdominal mass, Surgical excision

Abstract

Gastric duplication cysts are rare congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract, accounting for less than 5% of all alimentary tract duplications. Their nonspecific clinical presentation and variable anatomical location often delay diagnosis, particularly in low-resource settings. We present the case of a 3-year-old girl from western Afghanistan who exhibited chronic abdominal pain, poor appetite, and nausea. Ultrasonography revealed a cystic lesion adjacent to the stomach, and exploratory laparotomy confirmed a duplication cyst arising from the greater curvature, without communication with the gastric lumen. The cyst was excised completely with preservation of the stomach. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient
demonstrated complete clinical recovery. This report highlights the critical role of clinical judgment, basic imaging, and timely surgical intervention in managing complex congenital gastrointestinal anomalies where advanced diagnostics are
unavailable.

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Published

2025-07-15

How to Cite

Mudafi, J., Yama, M., Shafiqi , M., Saeed, K. M. I., Muhammadi, A. F., Hashemi, A., … Karimi, A. (2025). Gastric Duplication Cyst in a Young Patient: A Case Report from a Tertiary Surgical Center in Western Afghanistan. Afghanistan Journal of Basic Medical Science, 2(2), 239–240. https://doi.org/10.62134/khatamuni.103

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