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Mediastinal esophageal cyst causing unilateral hyperlucent lung.

T Fukumoto1, T Uyama, S Sakiyama

  • 1Second Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Tokushima, Japan.

The Japanese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery : Official Publication of the Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery = Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai Zasshi
|May 5, 1999
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A rare case of unilateral emphysema in an infant was caused by an esophageal cyst compressing the left main bronchus. Surgical removal of the cyst led to a normalized left lung, resolving the hyperlucent lung condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Unilateral emphysema, a rare condition, can result from bronchial obstruction.
  • Foregut-derived mediastinal cysts are uncommon causes of airway compression in infants.

Observation:

  • An infant presented with a unilateral hyperlucent lung, indicating significant air trapping.
  • This condition was caused by extrinsic compression of the left main bronchus by an esophageal cyst.

Findings:

  • Chest computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) precisely visualized the esophageal cyst and its bronchial compression.
  • Post-operative chest roentgenogram and perfusion scan confirmed complete resolution of the hyperlucent lung and normalized lung function.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering congenital mediastinal cysts in the differential diagnosis of unilateral neonatal lung abnormalities.
  • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for successful management and long-term respiratory health in affected infants.