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Fetal large tubular oesophageal duplication cyst: A case report
Călina Maier1,2, Radu Vlădăreanu2,3, Raluca Tocariu4
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology "Professor Doctor Panait Sîrbu" Giulesti Street No. 5, District 6 050786 Bucharest Romania.
Introduction:
Oesophageal duplication cyst (EDC) is a rare congenital anomaly representing, after neuronal tumours, the second most common cause of posterior mass in children, with a prevalence of approximately 1/22,500 live births. Cervical cysts are very rare, and their antenatal detection is fairly uncommon.
Methods:
We report the case of an isolated large mediastinal and cervical tubular EDC diagnosed prenatally in the third trimester.
Results:
After birth, the baby became symptomatic developing respiratory distress due to the enlargement of the cyst and she underwent excision of the mass. The post-operative evolution was very good.
Conclusion:
Our purpose was to raise awareness of the ultrasonographic features of this condition, thus improving the rate of prenatal diagnosis and offering the parents a proper counselling regarding the prognosis and the need for a further multidisciplinary approach after birth.
