Prenatal diagnosis and neonatal management of intralingual cystic alimentary tract duplication.

Objective. to insist on the difficulty of the prenatal diagnosis of aliment ary tract duplication, particularly in its intralingual location, and on th e need for treatment at birth. Material and methods: a case of intralingual alimentary tract duplication diagnosed prenatally is reported. Results. pr enatal aspiration of lingual duplication should be reserved for exceptional situations. Conclusion, prenatal ultrasonography can suggest the diagnosis of alimentary tract duplication. The fetus should be examined thoroughly f or other malformations, and the delivery should take place in a center equi pped to provide emergency care if needed.