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Intralobar sequestration associated with gastric enterogenous cyst: gastric lung!!
Khyati Kiran Janapareddy1, Nitin James Peters1, Ram Samujh1
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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We present a rare case of intralobar sequestration (ILS) co-occurring with an enterogenous cyst in an infant with recurrent hemoptysis. Surgical excision confirmed both anomalies, highlighting this extremely rare congenital condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Congenital Anomalies
Background:
- Intralobar sequestration (ILS) is a rare congenital lung malformation.
- Co-existence of ILS with enterogenous cysts is exceptionally rare, with minimal reported cases.
- Hemoptysis and recurrent pneumonia are potential clinical manifestations of ILS.
Abstract:
Intralobar sequestration (ILS) is a rare anomaly that may manifest as recurrent pneumonia or rarely as haemoptysis. The co-existence of ILS with enterogenous cyst is extremely rare with only a single case reported. We describe a 6-month-old male infant, with haemoptysis. Evaluation revealed a consolidated segment of the left lung with a pseudoaneurysm of the pulmonary artery and spina bifida. Thoracoscopic excision of the lesion revealed ILS. Recurrent haemoptysis led to re-evaluation and thoracotomy for excision of the cyst which contained gastric mucosal content. We report a rare case of concomitant ILS with an enterogenous cyst and review the relevant literature.
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