Posterior mediastinal gastoenteric cyst in neonate

Authors

• Mearaj U. Khan, Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, Madina Maternity and Children Hospital, Madina Al-Munawara, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Khalid M. Saidy, Consultant Neonatologist, PO Box 935, Madina Al-Munawara, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +9665 5310256. Fax. +966 (4) 8388284. E-mail: ksidi{at}healthgulf.com
• Djamal M. Ousulimane, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Madina Maternity and Children Hospital, Madina Al-Munawara, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Mohammad D. Khan, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Madina Maternity and Children Hospital, Madina Al-Munawara, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

Posterior mediastinal enteric cysts are infrequently reported. They are mostly asymptomatic 1. The incidence of gastroenteric cysts presenting during immediate neonatal period is rare. Alimentary tract duplications are other rare congenital anomalies and are commonly seen in relation to the ileum. However, the high incidence of associated thoracic or cervical vertebral anomalies with foregut cysts provide an early clue to the diagnosis 2. A detailed timely antenatal scan can increase the awareness regarding such rare condition and help in diagnosis and better outcome. The purpose of this case report is to highlight the clinical diagnosis and management of a neonate with posterior mediastinal gastroenteric cyst.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

955

Last Page

957

Recommended Citation

Khan, Mearaj U.; Saidy, Khalid M.; Ousulimane, Djamal M.; and Khan, Mohammad D. (2004) "Posterior mediastinal gastoenteric cyst in neonate," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 25: Iss. 7, Article 27.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.2484