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[Intraphrenic Bronchogenic Cyst;Report of a Case]
Toshihiro Ikeda1, Jun Nakano, Takanori Sano
1Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Sakaide City Hospital, Sakaide, Japan.
Kyobu Geka. the Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery
|July 4, 2019
Summary
Intraphrenic bronchogenic cysts, rare diaphragm tumors, can grow over time. This case highlights the successful surgical removal of a 12-year-growing intraphrenic bronchogenic cyst in a 68-year-old woman.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Pathology
Background:
- Bronchogenic cysts are congenital lung malformations, typically found within the lung parenchyma.
- While common in the thorax, bronchogenic cysts located within the diaphragm (intraphrenic) are exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A 68-year-old woman presented with a 30 mm left diaphragmatic tumor initially detected via chest computed tomography (CT) 12 years prior.
- The tumor demonstrated progressive enlargement over the 12-year observation period, prompting surgical intervention.
Findings:
- Surgical resection via thoracotomy successfully removed the intraphrenic tumor.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of an intraphrenic bronchogenic cyst.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses like intraphrenic bronchogenic cysts in the differential for diaphragmatic masses.
- Long-term monitoring of asymptomatic diaphragmatic lesions may be warranted due to potential for growth.
- Surgical excision remains the definitive treatment for symptomatic or enlarging intraphrenic bronchogenic cysts.
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