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[Thoracic duct cyst--a case report].

C Takahashi1, M Hanyuda, Y Fukaya

  • 1Second Department of Surgery, Shinsyu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan.

[Zasshi] [Journal]. Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai
|July 1, 1990
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A rare thoracic duct cyst causing dysphagia was surgically removed from a 72-year-old man. The benign cyst, containing chyle, was successfully resected via thoracotomy with complete symptom resolution.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Diagnostic imaging

Background:

  • Thoracic duct cysts are rare mediastinal masses.
  • Dysphagia can be a presenting symptom of mediastinal pathology.

Observation:

  • A 72-year-old male presented with dysphagia.
  • Imaging revealed a right upper mediastinal mass compressing the esophagus.
  • A large, chyle-filled cyst connected to the thoracic duct was identified during thoracotomy.

Findings:

  • Surgical excision of the thoracic duct cyst was performed.
  • Pathological examination confirmed a benign cyst without malignancy.
  • The patient experienced complete resolution of dysphagia post-surgery.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights the importance of considering thoracic duct cysts in the differential diagnosis of mediastinal masses presenting with dysphagia.
  • Successful surgical management can lead to excellent patient outcomes.
  • Understanding the anatomical connection to the thoracic duct is crucial for surgical planning.