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[Bronchogenic cyst with atypical localization]

C Bueno Jimenez1, E Santana Cornejo, E Díaz Rodríguez

  • 1Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital Infanta Cristina, Universidad de Extremadura, Badajoz.

Anales De Medicina Interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984)
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Posterior mediastinal bronchogenic cysts are rare congenital anomalies. Diagnosis can be achieved with imaging like CT scans and MRI, with surgical excision offering a good prognosis for symptomatic cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Congenital Anomalies

Background:

  • Bronchogenic cysts are uncommon congenital anomalies.
  • Typically found in lung parenchyma, mediastinal locations are rare.
  • Posterior mediastinal origin is exceptionally infrequent.

Observation:

  • A case of posterior mediastinal bronchogenic cyst is presented.
  • The patient exhibited minimal symptoms.
  • Diagnosis was aided by computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Findings:

  • CT and MRI confirmed the presence of a posterior mediastinal bronchogenic cyst.
  • Cyst aspiration also contributed to the diagnostic process.
  • The cyst's origin was suspected to be intestinal due to its mediastinal site.

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Implications:

  • Early diagnosis of rare posterior mediastinal bronchogenic cysts is crucial.
  • Advanced imaging techniques like CT and MRI are vital for accurate diagnosis.
  • Surgical excision is the recommended treatment for symptomatic cysts, leading to favorable outcomes.