Mediastinal enteric cyst in a neonate

Mediastinal enteric cysts are relatively uncommon, and patients tend to present at a later age compared to those with duplications in other areas of alimentary canal. The tendency of enteric cyst to enlarge and produce airway obstruction is sufficient reason for early surgical removal. We report on...

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Published in:Journal of clinical neonatology 2012-07, Vol.1 (3), p.149-151
Main Authors: Singhal, Vikram, Shenoy, Rathika D, Kamath, Nutan, Rao, Sadashiva
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Colorectal diseases
Cysts
Diagnosis
Gastrointestinal diseases
Infants (Newborn)
Mediastinal tumors
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Summary:Mediastinal enteric cysts are relatively uncommon, and patients tend to present at a later age compared to those with duplications in other areas of alimentary canal. The tendency of enteric cyst to enlarge and produce airway obstruction is sufficient reason for early surgical removal. We report on a case of mediastinal enteric cyst in a neonate with respiratory distress for its early presentation and management. The embryological basis and anatomical issues relating to duplication cysts of the gastrointestinal tract is discussed.
ISSN:2249-4847
1658-6093
DOI:10.4103/2249-4847.101701