Gastric duplication cyst as a differential for an intra-thoracic cystic mass

Abstract

We report a case of a neonate who presented with respiratory distress initially managed for a suspected pneumothorax before being transferred to a tertiary centre where he had a thoracotomy. A large cystic structure was excised later histologically confirmed to be a gastric duplication cyst. We discuss its management.

Keywords

• Bronchopulmonary foregut malformation
• gastric duplication cyst
• intra-thoracic mass