Morphological analysis of three extrathoracic bronchogenic cysts simulating neoplasms

Pathologica. 2011 Feb;103(1):19-21.

Abstract

Bronchogenic cyst is a congenital anomaly of the primitive foregut. Unusual occurrences in extrathoracic sites have been described in the literature, some of which may clinically simulate neoplasms. We report three additional cases arising near the left adrenal gland, left ovary and gastric wall. Pathological findings are discussed, together with a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bronchogenic Cyst / diagnosis
  • Bronchogenic Cyst / pathology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Stomach Neoplasms / pathology*