Severe dysphagia due to an esophageal duplication cyst in sixth decade, unusual presentation of a rare pathology.
J Cardiothorac Surg
; 18(1): 238, 2023 Jul 26.
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| ID: mdl-37496023
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Esophageal duplication cysts are rare congenital tumors usually diagnosed and treated during childhood. Most of them are located in the mediastinum and appear as a mass besides the esophagus. Unfortunately, symptoms are non-specific and depend on the size and location of the mass; therefore, they can easily be missed. If symptoms appear, surgical resection is necessary to prevent troublesome complications. CASE PRESENTATION We present the case of a 60-year-old woman who presented with severe progressive dysphagia and epigastric pain. After further evaluation, a paraesophageal cystic mass was found, and surgery was required. Non-communicating esophageal duplication cyst was the final diagnosis.CONCLUSION:
Esophageal duplication cysts are a rare pathology in adults; their symptoms will vary depending on their size and location. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult as symptoms are non-specific and can be missed. If severe dysphagia, pain, or any other complication appears, surgery should not be delayed.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Deglutition Disorders
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Esophageal Cyst
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Cardiothorac Surg
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ecuador