Bronchogenic Cyst

Bronchogenic cyst is a benign congenital cyst from abnormal foregut budding, usually mediastinal/hilar, asymptomatic or causing cough/dyspnea/chest pain if large/infected. Treatment: observe if small/asymptomatic; surgical excision if symptomatic/infected/enlarging/mass effect; treat infection with antibiotics pre-op; differentiate from neurogenic tumor/enteric cyst/pericardial cyst; follow-up imaging.

Common Symptoms

Usually asymptomatic; mediastinal/hilar cyst; cough/dyspnea/chest pain if large/infected

Causes and Pathogenesis

Congenital abnormal bronchial budding forms benign mucus-filled cyst.

Treatment

Observe if small; surgical excision if symptomatic/infected/mass effect

Preventive Measures

None specific; evaluate mediastinal masses.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Thoracic-surgery/Pulmonology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.