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Subcutaneous bronchogenic cyst.

Vivek Manchanda¹, Anup Mohta, Nita Khurana

¹Department of Pediatric Surgery, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya (Affiliated to Maulana Azad Medical College), Geeta colony, New Delhi, India.

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Summary

Subcutaneous bronchogenic cysts are rare developmental anomalies. This report highlights diagnostic challenges and successful surgical management of two pediatric cases located over the manubrium sterni.

Keywords:

Bronchogenic cyst paediatric subcutaneous cyst

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Thoracic Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Developmental Biology

Background:

Bronchogenic cysts arise from abnormal development of the primitive tracheobronchial tree during fetal life.
Typically located in the middle mediastinum, ectopic presentations are uncommon.

Observation:

Two pediatric patients presented with subcutaneous bronchogenic cysts situated over the manubrium sterni.
Pre-operative diagnosis of these rare superficial locations posed significant challenges.

Findings:

Complete surgical excision was performed for both patients.
Histopathological confirmation of bronchogenic cyst was obtained.

Implications:

This case series underscores the importance of considering rare presentations of bronchogenic cysts.
Early diagnosis and complete excision are crucial for favorable outcomes in pediatric patients.
Further research into the embryological basis of ectopic bronchogenic cysts may improve diagnostic accuracy.