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Esophageal Cyst

消化内科

Common symptoms

气管间隙形成肿块、驻站医、胸痛、呼吸困难、吞咽困难、咳嗽、喘息、恶心、囊肿、消瘦、食管恶性病变

The pathology of disease

Esophageal cyst is benign cystic lesion (mucosal/duplication/bronchogenic/enteric) in esophageal wall, usually asymptomatic but may cause dysphagia/chest pain if large. Treatment: observation if small/asymptomatic; endoscopic ultrasound to characterize; surgical or endoscopic resection if symptomatic, enlarging, or malignant concern; treat associated compression; histopathology; follow-up imaging.

Common Symptoms

Usually asymptomatic; dysphagia/chest pain if large; benign cystic lesion

Causes and Pathogenesis

Congenital/developmental cyst in esophageal wall.

Treatment

Observe if asymptomatic; EUS characterization; resection if symptomatic/concerning

Preventive Measures

Regular endoscopy if known.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastroenterology/Thoracic-surgery department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.