Cervical esophageal duplication cyst: case report and review of the literature

Spontaneous self‐expulsion of an oesophageal duplication cyst

“…Surgical excision is the treatment of choice of most symptomatic ODCs; however, management of asymptomatic cases is more problematic as even biopsy of these lesions via EUS may result in the development of serious acute intrathoracic inflammation 4 . Despite the associated risks, endoscopic intervention may be necessary in asymptomatic cases when there is clinical suspicion of more ominous lesions including rare malignant transformation 5 …”

“… 4 Despite the associated risks, endoscopic intervention may be necessary in asymptomatic cases when there is clinical suspicion of more ominous lesions including rare malignant transformation. 5 …”

Isolated cystic cervical oesophageal duplication: a rare congenital anomaly

“…Cystic duplications are commonly found in the lower third (60%)4 and on the right side4 5 of the native oesophagus. Less than 20 cases of isolated cervical cystic oesophageal duplication have been reported till date in the English literature 6 7. We are reporting this case because of its rarity.…”