Bronchogenic cysts: a review of 20 cases

Abstract

We conclude that both the risk of developing cyst-related complications and the even smaller risk of malignant degeneration justify surgical treatment in all cases.

Cytologic Features of Benign Solitary Pulmonary Nodules with Radiologic Correlation and Diagnostic Pitfalls

“…On chest radiograph, the bronchogenic cyst appears as a well-defined homogenous mass with a smooth margin, which shows variable attenuation on CT. 47,48 Histologically, a bronchogenic cyst typically has a dense fibrous capsule and is lined by ciliated respiratory columnar epithelium. 46,48 In our case, the diagnosis of bronchogenic cyst was highly suspected based on the radiologic appearance of the lesion. However, because the patient had a recent diagnosis of rectal carcinoma, FNAB was performed to confirm the radiologic impression and exclude a possible metastasis.…”

“…45,46 Most of these cysts are located in the mediastinum, along the tracheobronchial tree. Less commonly, they are found in the lung parenchyma, the pleura or even the diaphragm.…”

“…Less commonly, they are found in the lung parenchyma, the pleura or even the diaphragm. 46 Intrapulmonary bronchogenic cysts are generally asymptomatic and are usually discovered incidentally as a "coin lesion" on chest radiograph. Sometimes, however, they can present with symptoms due to complications such as hemorrhage, infection or obstruction.…”

Giant retroperitoneal bronchogenic cyst mimicking a cystic teratoma: A case report

“…From a histological standpoint, RBCs are lined by a pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium that composes the base of the fibrovascular connective tissue wall (15). In addition, RBCs contain at least one of the following: Seromucous glands, smooth muscle cells or hyaline cartilage (16,17). However, infection or malignant transformation may alter a number of these histopathological features (18).…”

Primary Mediastinal Tumors and Cysts: Perspective of a University Hospital

“…Foregut kistler çalışmamızda, tüm mediastinal kistlerin %75'ini oluşturuyordu. Literatürde kesin histopatolojik tanı konulabilmesi, perforasyon gelişmesinin önlenmesi ve malign transformasyon riskinin olması açısından asemptomatik mediastinal kist olgularında bile cerrahi rezeksiyon yapılması önerilmektedir (23). Bununla birlikte semptomatik olgularda cerrahi tek seçenektir.…”