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Mediastinal bronchogenic cyst with back pain.
P O Ibinaiye1, A O Adeyinka, M Sogaolu
1Department of Radiology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika/Zaria, Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria, Nigeria. olurad@yahoo.co.uk
Annals of African Medicine
|October 12, 2010
Summary
This case report highlights a rare mediastinal bronchogenic cyst. The uncommon presentation of back pain associated with this thoracic lesion is emphasized.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Mediastinal bronchogenic cysts are congenital lung malformations, typically asymptomatic.
- When symptomatic, they can present with a variety of non-specific complaints.
Observation:
- A rare case of a mediastinal bronchogenic cyst presenting with significant back pain is described.
- The cyst's location and size likely contributed to the referred pain.
Findings:
- The diagnosis was confirmed via imaging and subsequent histopathological examination.
- Surgical resection was performed, alleviating the patient's back pain.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering uncommon presentations for common pathologies.
- Highlights the diagnostic challenge posed by thoracic lesions causing referred pain.
- Emphasizes the efficacy of surgical intervention for symptomatic bronchogenic cysts.
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