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- Esophageal duplication cysts are rare congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract and are the second most common type after small bowel duplication cysts.
- Most patients with these cysts are asymptomatic, but some may experience symptoms like difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and cough due to pressure on nearby structures.
- Treatment usually involves surgical removal, especially for symptomatic cases or asymptomatic cases at risk of complications; the case reported here resolved with endoscopic drainage after a hemorrhage occurred.
Article Abstract
Esophageal duplication cyst is a rare congenital gastrointestinal malformation. It is the second most common duplication cyst following small bowel duplication cyst in the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with an esophageal duplication cyst are generally asymptomatic; however, some patients may present the following symptoms: dysphagia, chest pain, stridor, unproductive cough, and epigastric discomfort by compression of the surrounding structures. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice in symptomatic cases and can be considered in asymptomatic cases if they are at risk for developing complications, such as ulceration or perforation. Herein, we report a case of hemorrhage of an esophageal duplication cyst, which was improved by endoscopic drainage.
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