Severe dysphagia due to an esophageal duplication cyst in sixth decade, unusual presentation of a rare pathology

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 ca...

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Published in:Journal of cardiothoracic surgery 2023-07, Vol.18 (1), p.238-238, Article 238
Main Authors: Endara, Santiago A, Pinto, Jaime R, Torres, Gustavo A, Arias, Pablo A, Ponton, M Patricia, Molina, Gabriel A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Airway management
Asymptomatic
Bronchoscopy
Case Report
Case reports
Chest tubes
Children
Communication
Complications
Cysts
Deglutition disorders
Diagnosis
Dysphagia
Endoscopy
Esophageal duplication cyst
Esophagus
Genetic disorders
Infections
Mediastinum
Ostomy
Pain
Pathology
Patients
Surgery
Tumors
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary: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. 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. 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.
ISSN:1749-8090
1749-8090
DOI:10.1186/s13019-023-02308-z