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  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Radiology

Background:

  • Bronchogenic cysts are congenital anomalies typically found in the mediastinum.
  • Abdominal presentation of bronchogenic cysts is exceptionally rare, posing diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A 3.5-year-old boy with constipation presented with an incidental cystic mass in the retrogastric region detected via abdominal ultrasound.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) confirmed a simple cyst in the retrogastric space.
  • Laparotomy revealed a 3 cm cyst within the omental bursa, successfully excised.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination unexpectedly identified the excised cyst as a bronchogenic cyst.
  • This finding is highly unusual, as bronchogenic cysts are rarely located within the abdominal cavity.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering extrathoracic locations for bronchogenic cysts, even in asymptomatic patients.
  • Accurate diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in rare pediatric abdominal masses.
  • Highlights the need for comprehensive differential diagnosis in pediatric abdominal imaging, especially for cystic lesions.