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Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults
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Intradiaphragmatic bronchogenic cyst.
Chao Jiang1, Haifeng Wang, Gang Chen
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|August 6, 2013
Summary
A rare congenital abnormality, bronchogenic cyst (BC), was found in the diaphragm of an adult female. Surgical resection via thoracotomy confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting an unusual location for this developmental anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic surgery
- Congenital abnormalities
- Surgical pathology
Background:
- Bronchogenic cysts (BCs) are rare congenital malformations typically found in the mediastinum.
- Ectopic locations of BCs are exceptionally uncommon, presenting diagnostic and surgical challenges.
Observation:
- A case is presented of a bronchogenic cyst incidentally discovered within the diaphragm of an adult female patient.
- The patient presented with symptoms necessitating investigation, leading to the identification of the diaphragmatic lesion.
Findings:
- The diaphragmatic lesion was successfully surgically excised using a thoracotomy approach.
- Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of bronchogenic cyst, validating the surgical intervention.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of ectopic bronchogenic cyst locations.
- It underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses in cases of unexplained thoracic or diaphragmatic abnormalities.
- Successful surgical management highlights thoracotomy as a viable option for treating such ectopic lesions.
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