Intestinal duplication cyst presenting as volvulus: a rare case report

Abstract

Background: Intestinal duplication cyst is a rare congenital anomaly occurring anywhere along the alimentary tract, from mouth to anus. They can present with numerous complications like perforation, bleeding or intestinal obstruction. We report a rare case of intestinal duplication cyst of ileum with acute intestinal obstruction due to volvulus with review of literature.