Bronchogenic cyst of stomach: two cases report and review of the English literature

Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2013 May;125(9-10):283-7. doi: 10.1007/s00508-013-0352-0. Epub 2013 Apr 12.

Abstract

Bronchogenic cysts (BCs) are a rare clinical entity because of anomalism of foregut in the embryonic stage. They have been described mostly within the mediastinum and are uncommon reported arising from the stomach. In this article, we report two cases of BC of stomach identified by pathological examination after surgical resection. It is extremely difficult to make a definitive diagnosis preoperatively just based on imaging findings. Surgical resection may be indicated if malignancy is suspected, or the cyst is enlarging or infected or causing symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bronchogenic Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stomach Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*