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Infected bronchogenic cyst

Last edited: 4/14/2026

Overview

Bronchogenic cysts are congenital foregut malformations that can present with diverse clinical manifestations mimicking other respiratory or systemic conditions due to their varied locations and symptoms 123456.

Diagnosis

  • Clinical Presentation: Variable, including respiratory symptoms, dysphagia, and compressive effects on adjacent structures 35.
  • Imaging: Essential for diagnosis; CT imaging is particularly valuable for identifying the cyst and its location 13.
  • Differential Diagnosis: Includes asthma, thyroid adenomas, gastroesophageal reflux disease, pulmonary varix, and other mediastinal masses 1236.
  • Pathology Confirmation: Definitive diagnosis often requires surgical excision and histopathological examination 6.
  • Management

  • Surgical Excision: Primary treatment for symptomatic bronchogenic cysts to prevent complications 35.
  • Preoperative Imaging: Essential for surgical planning and assessing the extent of the lesion 13.
  • Postoperative Monitoring: Close follow-up to ensure resolution of symptoms and detect recurrence 3.
  • Special Populations

  • Pediatrics: Neonates and infants may present with atypical symptoms like lobar emphysema, necessitating early imaging and intervention 4.
  • Adults: Can present with chronic symptoms mimicking other diseases over extended periods, requiring thorough diagnostic workup 35.
  • Key Recommendations

  • Utilize CT Imaging for Diagnosis: Essential for accurate identification and localization of bronchogenic cysts 13. (Evidence: Moderate)
  • Surgical Excision for Symptomatic Cases: Recommended to prevent life-threatening complications and ensure symptom resolution 35. (Evidence: Moderate)
  • Consider Bronchogenic Cyst in Differential Diagnosis: Especially in cases mimicking thyroid adenomas, pulmonary varix, or chronic respiratory conditions 26. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
  • References

    1 Efthymiou CA, Weeden DF. Bronchogenic cyst imitating chronic asthma. Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 2007. link 2 Barsotti P, Chatzimichalis A, Massard G, Wihlm JM. Cervical bronchogenic cyst mimicking thyroid adenoma. European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery 1998. link00059-1) 3 Jayanthi V, Victor S, Santhosham R, Gajaraj A. Bronchogenic cyst presenting as dysphagia. Tropical gastroenterology : official journal of the Digestive Diseases Foundation 1997. link 4 Okur H, Küçükaydin M, Oztürk A, Balkanli S, Bozkurt A. Giant bronchogenic cyst presenting as a lobar emphysema in a newborn. The Annals of thoracic surgery 1996. link00265-2) 5 Mather EA, Hogg JI, Miller AR. Covert bronchogenic cyst as a cause of life-threatening cardiopulmonary impairment. Postgraduate medical journal 1995. link 6 León-Rivero FI, Cox RA, Cunningham E, Altieri PI, Miranda JL, Catinchi FM. Bronchogenic cyst mimicking a pulmonary varix. Chest 1978. link 7 Katz DR, Bubis JJ. Acinic cell tumor of the bronchus. Cancer 1976. link38:2<830::aid-cncr2820380228>3.0.co;2-e)

    Original source

    1. [1]
      Bronchogenic cyst imitating chronic asthma.Efthymiou CA, Weeden DF Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (2007)
    2. [2]
      Cervical bronchogenic cyst mimicking thyroid adenoma.Barsotti P, Chatzimichalis A, Massard G, Wihlm JM European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (1998)
    3. [3]
      Bronchogenic cyst presenting as dysphagia.Jayanthi V, Victor S, Santhosham R, Gajaraj A Tropical gastroenterology : official journal of the Digestive Diseases Foundation (1997)
    4. [4]
      Giant bronchogenic cyst presenting as a lobar emphysema in a newborn.Okur H, Küçükaydin M, Oztürk A, Balkanli S, Bozkurt A The Annals of thoracic surgery (1996)
    5. [5]
      Covert bronchogenic cyst as a cause of life-threatening cardiopulmonary impairment.Mather EA, Hogg JI, Miller AR Postgraduate medical journal (1995)
    6. [6]
      Bronchogenic cyst mimicking a pulmonary varix.León-Rivero FI, Cox RA, Cunningham E, Altieri PI, Miranda JL, Catinchi FM Chest (1978)
    7. [7]
      Acinic cell tumor of the bronchus.Katz DR, Bubis JJ Cancer (1976)

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