ABSTRACT
One of the causes of congenital incomplete duodenal obstruction is the presence of congenital duodenal web with fenestration. This condition requires a high index of suspicion for an early and accurate diagnosis. We present an unusual presentation of duodenal web in a 6-year-old girl who presented with a 3-year history of cyclical and seasonal vomiting and abdominal pain. The diagnosis of congenital duodenal web with fenestration was made on contrast study and endoscopy and was treated surgically by incision of the web.
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Abdominal Pain/etiology , Duodenal Obstruction/diagnosis , Duodenum/abnormalities , Vomiting/etiology , Abdominal Pain/surgery , Child , Duodenal Obstruction/congenital , Duodenal Obstruction/surgery , Duodenum/surgery , Endoscopy , Female , Humans , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome , Vomiting/surgeryABSTRACT
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) for hydrocephalus is associated with various complications. Torticollis due to shunt tract fibrosis is a rare complication of VPS that occurs years later after the initial operation. However, shunt track fibrosis that progressed to large neck mass, mimicking sternocleidomastoid tumour and causing torticollis is a previously unreported complication. This led to the restriction of neck movement and hemifacial hypoplasia. Complete excision of the mass restored neck movement.