Bronchogenic cyst, an unusual cause of respiratory distress in a neonate

A bronchogenic cyst masquerading as asthma: A case report

“…In children, symptoms occur as a result of compression of the trachea, main bronchus and oesophagus. [3] Chest X-ray (CXR) findings are nonspecific, but do suggest a possible mediastinal mass; [4] however, CXR is the first line of investigations. [4] CAT scan of the chest is useful in localising these cysts while also helping with the diagnosis and decision of surgical treatment.…”

“…They can be classified into enteral or BCs. [3] The walls are made up of tissue similar to that of normal bronchial tree, including cartilages, elastic tissue, mucous glands and smooth muscle, usually solitary and lined by cuboidal or columnar ciliated epithelial cells. [3] It is reported that the majority of BCs are located in the mediastinum, usually in close relationship to trachea and major conducting airways.…”

“…[3] The walls are made up of tissue similar to that of normal bronchial tree, including cartilages, elastic tissue, mucous glands and smooth muscle, usually solitary and lined by cuboidal or columnar ciliated epithelial cells. [3] It is reported that the majority of BCs are located in the mediastinum, usually in close relationship to trachea and major conducting airways. [6] Although the majority of BCs are located inside the mediastinum, a series of 29 cases reported by Kosar et al [5] found a majority of 78.4% in the intrapulmonary location.…”

“… [2] Most BCs are asymptomatic at birth. [3] The majority of BCs are mediastinal and some can occur in the lung parenchyma. [4] …”

“…[2] Most BCs are asymptomatic at birth. [3] The majority of BCs are mediastinal and some can occur in the lung parenchyma. [4] Case A 27-month-old boy was referred from one of our district hospitals to the Pietersburg tertiary hospital with an assessment of an acute asthmatic attack.…”