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[Intrapulmonary bronchogenic cysts]
Makoto Takeda1, Daisuke Nakajima, Akihiko Yamashina
1Division of Thoracic Surgery, Shizuoka City Shizuoka Hospital, Japan.
Kyobu Geka. the Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery
|August 23, 2006
Summary
Intrapulmonary bronchogenic cysts can present with varied symptoms and imaging findings. Their clinical presentation may correlate with the degree of communication between the cyst and the native lung.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Bronchogenic cysts are congenital lung malformations typically found in the mediastinum.
- Intrapulmonary locations are less common but present unique diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- Report of three patients with intrapulmonary bronchogenic cysts.
- Presentations included back pain with imaging findings of an air-fluid level, asymptomatic presentation with MRI findings, and recurrent pulmonary infections with imaging abnormalities.
Findings:
- Surgical resection (lobectomy) was performed due to cyst size and location.
- Pathological examination confirmed intrapulmonary bronchogenic cysts.
- Varied communication between cysts and lung parenchyma was observed, correlating with clinical presentation.
Implications:
- Symptoms and imaging characteristics of intrapulmonary bronchogenic cysts may depend on their connection to the native lung.
- Understanding this relationship aids in diagnosis and management of these rare lung lesions.