[Summary of clinical experience of 9 children with anterior cervical enterogenic cysts]

Huashan Zhao1, Shumin Zhao2, Yunpeng Zhai1

  • 1Children's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University(Jinan Children's Hospital Jinan)Department of Thoracic and Oncological Surgery,Jinan,250022,China.

Insights

Anterior cervical enterogenic cysts in children are rare and often misdiagnosed, requiring surgical resection for effective treatment. Comprehensive evaluation is crucial due to potential coexisting anomalies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Developmental Biology
  • Pathology

Context:

  • Anterior cervical enterogenic cysts are rare congenital anomalies in children.
  • These cysts can be challenging to diagnose preoperatively.
  • Associated anomalies may complicate the clinical presentation.

Purpose:

  • To summarize the clinical characteristics of pediatric anterior cervical enterogenic cysts.
  • To describe the surgical management and outcomes for these rare lesions.
  • To highlight diagnostic challenges and the importance of pathological confirmation.

Summary:

  • This study retrospectively analyzed 9 pediatric patients with anterior cervical enterogenic cysts (including bronchogenic and esophagogenic subtypes).
  • Patients aged 14 days to 10 years presented with neck masses; diagnosis often relied on pathology.
  • All patients underwent surgical resection with good recovery and no recurrence.

Impact:

  • Emphasizes the rarity and diagnostic difficulty of pediatric anterior cervical enterogenic cysts.
  • Underscores the necessity of surgical intervention for definitive treatment.
  • Highlights the importance of considering associated anomalies in pediatric neck masses.

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