Bronchogenic cyst of the posterior neck mimicking lymphatic malformation

Abstract

Bronchogenic cysts are embryologic malformations of the foregut and are rarely found head and neck region. Here we present a case of an upper scapular/lower posterior neck cystic mass which was initially suspicious for lymphatic malformation but confirmed by pathology to be an ectopic bronchogenic cyst.

Cervical bronchogenic cyst in a toddler

“…Localisation of these cysts in the head and neck region is rare 4. Bronchogenic cysts in the head and neck were initially diagnosed as other cervical masses, including dermoid cysts, branchial cysts, ectopic thyroid gland and lymphatic malformation 7. Parallel to that, suprastenal location has been identified as the most common site of cervical bronchogenic cysts and has been typically found to be adherent to the wall of the trachea or oesophagus 8.…”