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TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Bronchogenic cyst (BC)
- Abnormal ventral foregut bud with resultant discrete fluid-filled pouch (26- to 40-days gestation)
- Most common congenital foregut duplication cyst (60%)
- Other foregut cysts
- Esophageal duplication cyst, neurenteric cyst
- Other thoracic congenital cystic lesions
- Lymphatic: Lymphangioma
- Mesothelial: Pericardial cyst, mesothelial cyst
- Thymopharyngeal duct: Congenital thymic cyst
- Leptomeningeal: Meningocele
- Bronchogenic cyst (BC)
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
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Microscopic Features
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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Selected References
- Fragoso AC et al: Acute respiratory distress due to a bronchogenic cyst submitted to percutaneous drainage followed by thoracoscopic resection. Pulmonology. 27(4):371-3, 2021
- Zarogoulidis P et al: Bronchogenic cyst or lung cancer. Only biopsy can tell. Respir Med Case Rep. 32:101328, 2021
- Cohn JE et al: Pediatric bronchogenic cysts: a case series of six patients highlighting diagnosis and management. J Invest Surg. 33(6):568-73, 2020
- Lat T et al: Infected bronchogenic cyst with left atrial, pulmonary artery, and esophageal compression. Fed Pract. 37(4):190-3, 2020
- Lateef N et al: Cardiac tamponade as a complication of bronchogenic cyst. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 34(1):172-4, 2020
- Lee J et al: Bronchogenic cysts mimicking thymoma in the anterior mediastinum. Respirol Case Rep. 8(5):e00583, 2020
- Ramireddy K et al: Bronchogenic cyst presenting as acute pericarditis. Cureus. 12(6):e8874, 2020
- Jeung MY et al: Imaging of cystic masses of the mediastinum. Radiographics. 22 Spec No:S79-93, 2002
- McAdams HP et al: Bronchogenic cyst: imaging features with clinical and histopathologic correlation. Radiology. 217(2):441-6, 2000
- Burke A et al: Practical Thoracic Pathology: Diseases of the Heart, Lung and Thymus. Wolters Kluwer, 2017
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Bronchogenic cyst (BC)
- Abnormal ventral foregut bud with resultant discrete fluid-filled pouch (26- to 40-days gestation)
- Most common congenital foregut duplication cyst (60%)
- Other foregut cysts
- Esophageal duplication cyst, neurenteric cyst
- Other thoracic congenital cystic lesions
- Lymphatic: Lymphangioma
- Mesothelial: Pericardial cyst, mesothelial cyst
- Thymopharyngeal duct: Congenital thymic cyst
- Leptomeningeal: Meningocele
- Bronchogenic cyst (BC)
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Fluoroscopic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Fragoso AC et al: Acute respiratory distress due to a bronchogenic cyst submitted to percutaneous drainage followed by thoracoscopic resection. Pulmonology. 27(4):371-3, 2021
- Zarogoulidis P et al: Bronchogenic cyst or lung cancer. Only biopsy can tell. Respir Med Case Rep. 32:101328, 2021
- Cohn JE et al: Pediatric bronchogenic cysts: a case series of six patients highlighting diagnosis and management. J Invest Surg. 33(6):568-73, 2020
- Lat T et al: Infected bronchogenic cyst with left atrial, pulmonary artery, and esophageal compression. Fed Pract. 37(4):190-3, 2020
- Lateef N et al: Cardiac tamponade as a complication of bronchogenic cyst. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 34(1):172-4, 2020
- Lee J et al: Bronchogenic cysts mimicking thymoma in the anterior mediastinum. Respirol Case Rep. 8(5):e00583, 2020
- Ramireddy K et al: Bronchogenic cyst presenting as acute pericarditis. Cureus. 12(6):e8874, 2020
- Jeung MY et al: Imaging of cystic masses of the mediastinum. Radiographics. 22 Spec No:S79-93, 2002
- McAdams HP et al: Bronchogenic cyst: imaging features with clinical and histopathologic correlation. Radiology. 217(2):441-6, 2000
- Burke A et al: Practical Thoracic Pathology: Diseases of the Heart, Lung and Thymus. Wolters Kluwer, 2017
