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Bronchogenic Cyst in the Head and Neck Region
Dong Hoon Lee1, Tae Mi Yoon, Joon Kyoo Lee
1Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun, South Korea.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|February 9, 2017
Summary
Bronchogenic cysts, rare congenital malformations, can appear in the head and neck. Surgical treatment for these head and neck masses shows positive outcomes, with recurrence manageable through revision operations.
Area of Science:
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Congenital Malformations
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Bronchogenic cysts are rare congenital malformations.
- They can occur in various locations within the head and neck region.
- Understanding their clinical characteristics is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the clinical characteristics of patients with head and neck bronchogenic cysts.
- To evaluate the surgical treatment outcomes for these rare congenital malformations.
- To enhance the differential diagnosis of neck masses and intraoral cysts.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective chart review was conducted.
- Data were collected from January 2006 to May 2016.
- Eight patients diagnosed with head and neck bronchogenic cysts were identified.
Main Results:
- The most frequent location was the neck (4 patients), followed by the soft palate, posterior pharyngeal wall, floor of mouth, and arytenoid.
- Cyst sizes ranged from 1 to 6 cm.
- Two patients experienced recurrence but were disease-free after revision surgery, with no major complications reported.
Conclusions:
- Bronchogenic cysts are rare congenital anomalies presenting in diverse head and neck sites.
- Consider bronchogenic cysts in the differential diagnosis of midline/lateral neck masses or intraoral cysts.
- Surgical intervention is effective, with recurrence being manageable.
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