September 10, 2025International Journal of Surgery Case ReportsOpen Access

Mediastinal foregut duplication cyst presenting as acute respiratory distress in a three-month-old infant: A case report

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Complete surgical excision resolved respiratory distress in a three-month-old, preventing further complications.
Diagnostic imaging revealed a multiloculated cyst mimicking a hiatal hernia, emphasizing the need for accurate assessment.
Timely contrast-enhanced CT and thoracic ultrasound were crucial in delineating the lesion and guiding effective treatment.
The patient successfully recovered post-surgery, underscoring the critical nature of addressing mediastinal masses in neonates.

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Case report reveals a foregut duplication cyst causing severe respiratory distress in an infant, highlighting the importance of timely imaging and surgical intervention.

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Usman et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Case report reveals a foregut duplication cyst causing severe respiratory distress in an infant, highlighting the importance of timely imaging and surgical intervention.

Mediastinal foregut duplication cyst presenting as acute respiratory distress in a three-month-old infant: A case report

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Mediastinal foregut duplication cyst presenting as acute respiratory distress in a three-month-old infant: A case report

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