Korean J Gastroenterol.  2017 Jun;69(6):363-367. 10.4166/kjg.2017.69.6.363.

A Case of Hemorrhage of an Esophageal Duplication Cyst Improved by Endoscopic Drainage

• Han IS
• Kim GH
• Lee SJ
• Lee BE
• I H
• Kim YD

• KMID: 2384364
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2017.69.6.363

Abstract

Esophageal duplication cyst is a rare congenital gastrointestinal malformation. It is the second most common duplication cyst following small bowel duplication cyst in the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with an esophageal duplication cyst are generally asymptomatic; however, some patients may present the following symptoms: dysphagia, chest pain, stridor, unproductive cough, and epigastric discomfort by compression of the surrounding structures. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice in symptomatic cases and can be considered in asymptomatic cases if they are at risk for developing complications, such as ulceration or perforation. Herein, we report a case of hemorrhage of an esophageal duplication cyst, which was improved by endoscopic drainage.

Keyword

Esophagus; Cyst; Endoscopic ultrasonography; Drainage

MeSH Terms

Chest Pain
Cough
Deglutition Disorders
Drainage*
Endosonography
Esophagus
Gastrointestinal Tract
Hemorrhage*
Humans
Respiratory Sounds
Ulcer