Esophageal duplication cyst. Case report

Abstract

A patient with an esophageal cyst is reported. Esophageal duplication cysts account for a very small percentage of benign esophageal tumors and are infrequently symptomatic. Patients with esophageal cysts seek treatment when a complication such as bleeding or infection causes these cysts to enlarge. The diagnosis may be made with barium swallow and esophagoscopy although the exact histopathology is not defined until surgery. Surgical excision is recommended at the time of cyst discovery whether symptoms are present or not.