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Tail gut cyst.

Authors :
Rao GM
Haricharan P
Ramanujacharyulu S
Reddy KL
Source :
Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology [Indian J Gastroenterol] 2002 Nov-Dec; Vol. 21 (6), pp. 228-9.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

The tail gut is a blind extension of the hindgut into the tail fold just distal to the cloacal membrane. Remnants of this structure may form tail gut cyst. We report a 14-year-old girl with tail gut cyst that presented as acute abdomen. The patient recovered after cyst excision.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0254-8860
Volume :
21
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12546176