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True giant intra-abdominal esophageal cyst
R Vijayaraghavan1, Charalingappa S Belagavi
1Rajmahal Vilas Hospital, Sanjayanagar, Bangalore. wetware@satyam.net.in
Summary
Giant esophageal duplication cysts originating from the foregut are rare intra-abdominal findings. Surgical excision of this rare esophageal anomaly led to a positive patient outcome with no recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Intra-abdominal duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies.
- Esophageal duplication cysts are a subset of these, typically located in the thorax.
- Truly intra-abdominal foregut duplication cysts are exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A 70-year-old female presented with an incidentally discovered giant, intra-abdominal esophageal duplication cyst.
- The cyst was confirmed to be of foregut origin.
Findings:
- The patient underwent successful surgical excision of the giant intra-abdominal esophageal duplication cyst.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis.
Implications:
- This case highlights the possibility of rare presentations of foregut duplication cysts.
- Complete surgical resection is an effective treatment for intra-abdominal esophageal duplication cysts.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention can lead to favorable long-term outcomes.