Superior vena cava syndrome caused by bronchogenic cyst.
A patient with superior vena cava syndrome due to an infected benign mediastinal bronchogenic cyst is reported. Although bronchogenic cyst is a rare cause of the superior vena cava syndrome, it should be considered because it is a potentially treatable lesion. Patients with bronchogenic cysts should have elective surgery before major complication develop.
D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior