[A Case of Hemorrhage of an Esophageal Duplication Cyst Improved by Endoscopic Drainage]

Korean J Gastroenterol. 2017 Jun 25;69(6):363-367. doi: 10.4166/kjg.2017.69.6.363.
[Article in Korean]

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.

Keywords: Cyst; Drainage; Endoscopic ultrasonography; Esophagus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cysts / pathology*
  • Deglutition Disorders / diagnosis
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology
  • Drainage
  • Endosonography
  • Esophageal Diseases / complications
  • Esophageal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Hemorrhage / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed