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Subdiaphragmatic bronchogenic cyst with gastric communication
B Braffman1, R Keller, E S Gendal
1Department of Radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center of the City of New York, New York.
Gastrointestinal Radiology
|October 1, 1988
Summary
A rare bronchopulmonary foregut malformation presented as a large subphrenic mass in an elderly woman. Imaging and pathology confirmed this congenital anomaly originating from the foregut.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Bronchopulmonary foregut malformations (BPFMs) are rare congenital anomalies.
- They represent a spectrum of foregut-derived lesions with potential respiratory and gastrointestinal manifestations.
Observation:
- An elderly woman presented with a large, multiloculated left subphrenic mass.
- Imaging via upper gastrointestinal series and abdominal computed tomography revealed communication between the mass and the gastric fundus.
Findings:
- Surgical resection of the mass was performed.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of bronchopulmonary foregut malformation.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering BPFM in the differential diagnosis of subphrenic masses, even in adults.
- Accurate diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in patients with BPFM.