title: A bronchogenic cyst causing respiratory distress.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand.
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001994:Bronchogenic Cyst / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*