Antenatally detected multiple mediastinal enterogenous cysts in a newborn presenting with severe cardio-respiratory compromise and early life-saving management

Antenatally detected multiple mediastinal enterogenous cysts in a newborn presenting with severe cardio-respiratory compromise and early life-saving management

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Posterior mediastinal enterogenous cyst is a rare entity in neonate.The neonate can present with severe cardio-respiratory compromise in the form of Soldering Irons respiratory distress, shock, cardiac failure or arrhythmia soon after birth which may require immediate surgical intervention.Antenatal 5 Inch screening can demonstrate the cystic mass in fetus early and can help in quick postnatal management.Multidisciplinary management with aspiration of the cysts was life-saving in the present case.