Bronchogenic Cyst

Bronchogenic Cyst
Lester D. R. Thompson, MD
A cervical bronchogenic cyst is shown from the lateral neck of a 2-month-old male. Clinically it was thought to be a branchial cleft cyst. Note the ciliated respiratory epithelium image.
Although hyaline cartilage image is readily seen in intrathoracic bronchogenic cysts, it may be more difficult to identify the cervical variant. Multiple recuts may be required.
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
  • Bronchial cyst
Definitions
  • Rare congenital malformation of ventral foregut
ETIOLOGY/PATHOGENESIS
Embryogenesis
  • Derived from diverticula buds that separate from foregut during formation of tracheobronchial tree
CLINICAL ISSUES
Epidemiology
Jul 8, 2016 | Posted by in PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE | Comments Off on Bronchogenic Cyst

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