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'''For the WikiDoc page on bronchogenic cyst, click [[bronchogenic cyst|here]].''' | |||
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==Overview== | |||
[[Bronchogenic cyst]] is a rare benign [[Congenital disorder|congenital malformation]] in which there is a [[cyst|fluid filled mass]] in the lungs. | |||
==What are the symptoms of bronchogenic cyst== | |||
[[Bronchogenic cyst]] is often [[asymptomatic]] and discovered accidentally while investigating other health conditions. When [[symptomatic]], the most common symptoms of [[bronchogenic cyst]] are: | |||
*Difficulty breathing | |||
*[[Cough]] | |||
*[[Chest pain]] | |||
*Purulent [[sputum]] | |||
*[[Rhinitis]] | |||
*[[neck pain]] | |||
*[[Diffculty swallowing]] | |||
*[[Fever]] | |||
==Diagnosis== | |||
*[[X-ray]] | |||
*[[Computed tomography|CT scan]] | |||
*[[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] | |||
==Treatment== | |||
Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for [[bronchogenic cyst]]. Complete surgical resection is curative. Prognosis is generally good but possible complications include | |||
*Inflammatory [[stenosis]] | |||
*[[adhesions]] | |||
*persistent air leak | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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For the WikiDoc page on bronchogenic cyst, click here.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor: Joanna Ekabua, M.D. [2]
Overview
Bronchogenic cyst is a rare benign congenital malformation in which there is a fluid filled mass in the lungs.
What are the symptoms of bronchogenic cyst
Bronchogenic cyst is often asymptomatic and discovered accidentally while investigating other health conditions. When symptomatic, the most common symptoms of bronchogenic cyst are:
- Difficulty breathing
- Cough
- Chest pain
- Purulent sputum
- Rhinitis
- neck pain
- Diffculty swallowing
- Fever
Diagnosis
Treatment
Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for bronchogenic cyst. Complete surgical resection is curative. Prognosis is generally good but possible complications include