Open AccessMediastinal enteric cyst in a neonate
Author(s) -
Vikram Singhal,
Rathika D. Shenoy,
Nutan Kamath,
Shama Rao
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of clinical neonatology/journal of clinical neonatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1658-6093
pISSN - 2249-4847
DOI - 10.4103/2249-4847.101701
Subject(s) - medicine , cyst , presentation (obstetrics) , respiratory distress , alimentary tract , gastrointestinal tract , surgery
Mediastinal enteric cysts are relatively uncommon, and patients tend to present at a later age compared to those with duplications in other areas of alimentary canal. The tendency of enteric cyst to enlarge and produce airway obstruction is sufficient reason for early surgical removal. We report on a case of mediastinal enteric cyst in a neonate with respiratory distress for its early presentation and management. The embryological basis and anatomical issues relating to duplication cysts of the gastrointestinal tract is discussed.