Bronchogenic cysts

Bronchogenic cysts are relatively uncommon congenital lesions. They may be detected on routine radiography in asymptomatic patients or may present with various manifestations, some of which may be life-threatening. Age at diagnosis ranges from infancy to late adulthood, with asymptomatic lesions occ...

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Published inAmerican family physician Vol. 40; no. 4; p. 167
Main Authors Buckner, C B, Walker, C W, Shah, H R, Fitzrandolph, R L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.1989
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Bronchogenic Cyst - diagnostic imaging
Bronchogenic Cyst - physiopathology
Bronchogenic Cyst - surgery
Humans
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Bronchogenic cysts are relatively uncommon congenital lesions. They may be detected on routine radiography in asymptomatic patients or may present with various manifestations, some of which may be life-threatening. Age at diagnosis ranges from infancy to late adulthood, with asymptomatic lesions occurring more often in older children and adults. Cysts may be located in subcarinal, paratracheal, hilar, paraesophageal and intrapulmonary sites. The chest radiograph is the primary diagnostic study, with computed tomographic scans of the chest providing more definitive evaluation. Despite some controversy, surgery is considered the treatment of choice, even in the asymptomatic patient.
ISSN:0002-838X