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[A bronchogenic cervical cyst. A case report]

M Landa Aranzábal1, J J Navarro Sanpedro, A Rivas Salas

  • 1Servicio O.R.L., Hospital N. S. de Aránzazu, San Sebastián.

Anales Otorrinolaringologicos Ibero-Americanos
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

A rare cervical bronchogenic cyst, a congenital malformation of the tracheobronchial tree, presented as acute respiratory distress after a tonsillar infection. This case highlights the unusual extrathoracic presentation of this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Bronchogenic cysts are congenital malformations originating from the primitive foregut, typically located within the thorax.
  • They arise from abnormal budding of the ventral foregut during embryogenesis, leading to tracheobronchial tree anomalies.

Observation:

  • This report details an exceptionally rare case of a bronchogenic cyst presenting in the cervical region.
  • The patient experienced acute respiratory distress, exacerbated by a concurrent tonsillar infection.

Findings:

  • The cervical localization of the bronchogenic cyst is a highly unusual finding, deviating from the typical intrathoracic presentation.
  • The cyst's presentation mimicked other acute airway pathologies, complicating initial diagnosis.

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Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering extrathoracic presentations of bronchogenic cysts, particularly in pediatric respiratory distress.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis of cervical bronchogenic cysts is crucial for timely surgical intervention and preventing severe respiratory compromise.