Esophageal Cysts, Intramural

Esophageal Cysts, Intramural



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Definition


Inclusion cysts of the esophageal wall. Inclusion cysts are defined as a cyst formed by the implantation of epithelial tissue into another structure.



Synonym(s)


Intramural inclusion cysts



Epidemiology



Species, Age, Sex


Foals and young adult horses



Clinical Presentation



History, Chief Complaint




• Clinical signs of esophageal obstruction, including hypersalivation and esophageal dysphagia


• Regurgitation


• Progressive swelling of the cervical esophagus as the cysts enlarge



Physical Exam Findings




• The findings of physical examination confirm the presenting signs, including dysphagia, hypersalivation, and retching.


• A visible or palpable soft tissue swelling of the cervical esophagus may be present.



Etiology and Pathophysiology


Congenital inclusion cyst



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Differential Diagnosis




• Other causes of dysphagia (especially abnormalities of the pharyngeal and esophageal phases of deglutition): Pharyngeal paralysis, pharyngeal cysts, pharyngeal compression by strangles abscesses and guttural pouch empyema, subepiglottic cyst, fourth branchial arch defect, esophageal obstruction, megaesophagus, esophageal stricture, esophageal rupture, equine grass sickness


• Other cysts involving the esophagus: Esophageal duplication cysts

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Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Esophageal Cysts, Intramural

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