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Scapular bronchogenic cyst

Anjani Kumar Kundal1, Noor Ullah Zargar, Anurag Krishna

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi - 110 060, India.

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
|December 17, 2009
PubMed

Insights

A rare scapular bronchogenic cyst in a 3-year-old boy was surgically removed due to pain and discharge. This case highlights the importance of surgical intervention for periscapular lesions, given their potential for malignant transformation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Bronchogenic cysts are rare congenital anomalies, typically found in the mediastinum or lungs.
  • Cutaneous bronchogenic cysts are even rarer, with limited reported cases.
  • Periscapular location of these cysts is exceptionally uncommon.

Observation:

  • A 3-year-old male presented with a symptomatic scapular bronchogenic cyst.
  • The cyst caused localized pain and discharge, necessitating intervention.
  • This represents one of only 12 reported periscapular cutaneous bronchogenic cysts.

Findings:

  • Surgical excision was performed for the symptomatic scapular bronchogenic cyst.
  • The patient's cyst was located in the periscapular region, a rare site.
  • A total of 64 cutaneous bronchogenic cysts have been documented in medical literature.

Implications:

  • Surgical management is the standard treatment for bronchogenic cysts.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial due to the risk of malignant transformation.
  • This case adds to the limited understanding of periscapular bronchogenic cysts in pediatric patients.

Keywords:
Bronchogenic cystsinustracheobronchial tree

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