Intrapericardial bronchogenic cyst found incidentally during open heart surgery

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2012 Dec;20(6):737-8. doi: 10.1177/0218492312449631.

Abstract

Bronchogenic cysts are embryological remnants occurring as developmental abnormalities of the primary foregut. The most common locations of these cysts are the mediastinum, lung parenchyma, and inferior pulmonary ligament. An intrapericardial location is an extremely rare finding. We describe the case of a 76-year-old man with aortic valve stenosis and coronary artery disease, in whom an intrapericardial bronchogenic cyst was found incidentally during the open heart procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bronchogenic Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures*
  • Heart Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Intraoperative Period
  • Male
  • Pericardium*