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Title: A case of esophageal duplication cyst with a 13-year follow-up period.
Author(s): Versleijen, M.W.J. ; Drenth, J.P.H. ; Nagengast, F.M.
Publication year: 2005
Source: Endoscopy, vol. 37, iss. 9, (2005), pp. 870-872
ISSN: 0013-726X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2005-870219
Publication type: Article / Letter to editor

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Subject: IGMD 2: Molecular gastro-enterology and hepatology
NCMLS 5: Membrane transport and intracellular motility
ONCOL 1: Hereditary cancer and cancer-related syndromes
ONCOL 5: Aetiology, screening and detection
UMCN 4.2: Chronic inflammation and autoimmunity
Organization: Gastroenterology
Journal title:
Endoscopy
Volume: vol. 37
Issue: iss. 9
Page start: p. 870
Page end: p. 872
Abstract:
Benign esophageal cysts are very rare embryonic malformations. In adults, esophageal cysts are mostly asymptomatic. Complications can occur due to mass effects. The diagnosis can be made using endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), which is regarded as the diagnostic test of choice. It is a matter of debate whether relatively asymptomatic esophageal duplication cysts should be removed or whether conservative management is feasible. We report here on the case of a 37-year-old woman who presented with mild upper abdominal complaints and who was found to have compression of the distal lumen on barium esophagography. It was possible to diagnose an esophageal duplication cyst with EUS. In view of the absence of symptoms, it was decided to provide conservative management. During a 13-year follow-up period, no growth of the cyst was documented, nor did symptoms develop during this period. Close EUS observation may eliminate the need for surgery in asymptomatic patients.

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