Multiple cervical bronchogenic cysts.
Bronchogenic cysts are rare, benign, congenital lesions that occur as a result of aberrant development of the tracheobronchial tree during embryogenesis. They usually present during the first decade of life and are encountered predominantly within the mediastinum or the lung parenchyma. In a few instances, they appear within the neck mimicking a neoplasm and, depending on their size and site, may also cause acute upper respiratory obstruction. We describe a case of two cervical bronchogenic cysts adjacent to the larynx in a child who presented with a hoarse voice.
Maung
Kyaw Htin
KH
Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, UK. kyaw.maung@macunlimited.net
Low
Christopher
C
Knight
Lindsey C
LC
Cullinane
Catherine J
CJ
D001994:Bronchogenic Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006685:Hoarseness / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography