A bronchogenic cyst causing respiratory distress.
A case is reported of acute respiratory distress in an adult that was caused by a bronchogenic cyst. Bronchogenic cyst in an adult may be seen on chest X-ray and confirmed by computerized tomography (CT) scanning. Surgical excision can provide dramatic relief.
Anderson
P G
PG
Department of Surgery, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Anderson
M
M
Allen
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G
D000328:Adult; D001994:Bronchogenic Cyst / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*