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Upper Cervical Bronchogenic Cyst: A Rare Condition at a Rare Location
Ranjeet Kumar Jha1, Chandan B Mohanty1, Chandrashekhar E Deopujari1
1Department of Neurosurgery, Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice
|February 20, 2018
Summary
Intraspinal bronchogenic cysts (SBCs) are rare causes of spinal cord compression. Surgical removal of a C2-C4 SBC in a 43-year-old male led to complete symptom relief.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
- Neurology
Background:
- Intraspinal bronchogenic cysts (SBCs) are rare congenital anomalies.
- They can cause significant spinal cord compression, particularly in the cervicothoracic region.
Observation:
- A 43-year-old male presented with neck pain, right shoulder radiation, and hand numbness.
- Cervical spine MRI revealed an intradural extramedullary ventral cystic lesion from C2 to C4.
Findings:
- Complete surgical excision of the SBC was performed.
- The patient experienced complete postoperative symptom resolution.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare ventral SBC location.
- Successful surgical management offers a favorable prognosis for spinal cord compression caused by SBCs.
- Further understanding of SBC embryology may aid in diagnosis and treatment.
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