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Contrast enhanced computed tomography of a gastric duplication cyst (arrow)
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She underwent contrast enhanced computed tomography, demonstrating a 6cm cystic lesion between the stomach and body/tail of the pancreas (Fig 1).
Endoscopic ultrasonography of a gastric duplication cyst
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She subsequently underwent EUS-FNA, which revealed normal pancreatic echotexture and a cyst measuring 6cm x 9cm that was free of internal septations or associated masses (Fig 2) but compressed the stomach.
Pathological appearance of a gastric duplication cyst with associated mucinous fluid
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Final pathology revealed a 9.5cm x 4.5cm x 2.0cm cyst with a smooth internal cyst wall consistent with a GDC (Figs 3-5).
Haematoxylin and eosin stained section of gastric duplication cyst (low power)
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Final pathology revealed a 9.5cm x 4.5cm x 2.0cm cyst with a smooth internal cyst wall consistent with a GDC (Figs 3-5).
Haematoxylin and eosin stained section showing gastric antral-like epithelium lining the gastric duplication cyst (higher power)
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Final pathology revealed a 9.5cm x 4.5cm x 2.0cm cyst with a smooth internal cyst wall consistent with a GDC (Figs 3-5).