Recurrent bronchogenic cyst. An argument for complete surgical excision.
A case of a recurrent bronchogenic cyst in a 42-year-old woman 25 years after original resection led to a review of the therapeutic modalities for the management of bronchogenic cysts. Recurrence of bronchogenic cysts is a reason for complete surgical excision of symptomatic bronchogenic cysts at initial presentation. If either asymptomatic or symptomatic bronchogenic cysts are drained or partially excised, long-term follow-up is indicated to detect recurrence.
Georgetown University Pulmonary Division, District of Columbia General Hospital, Washington, DC 20007.
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D000328:Adult; D001994:Bronchogenic Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012008:Recurrence; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed