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Infected esophageal duplication cyst simulating empyema.

Devendra Kumar1, R Samujh, K L N Rao

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Advanced Pediatric Center, PGIMER, Chandigarh 160 012, India.

Indian Pediatrics
|May 28, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Esophageal duplication cysts are common in children, often presenting with respiratory issues or as incidental findings. This case highlights an infected cyst initially misdiagnosed as empyema, emphasizing diagnostic challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Thoracic Imaging

Background:

  • Esophageal duplications represent the second most frequent congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Clinical presentation in children typically involves respiratory distress or asymptomatic thoracic masses detected incidentally.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management and to prevent complications.

Observation:

  • A two-year-old boy presented with symptoms suggestive of empyema.
  • Initial diagnostic imaging and clinical evaluation led to a suspected diagnosis of empyema.
  • Further investigation revealed an infected esophageal duplication cyst.

Findings:

  • The infected esophageal duplication cyst mimicked the clinical and radiological features of empyema.

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  • Delayed diagnosis could potentially lead to severe complications.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses like infected esophageal duplication cysts in pediatric patients with respiratory symptoms.
    • Enhanced awareness and diagnostic vigilance are necessary to differentiate these cysts from more common conditions such as empyema.
    • Early and accurate diagnosis facilitates timely surgical intervention and improves patient outcomes.