Intramural esophageal bronchogenic cysts: a review of the literature

Turkyilmaz A., EROGLU A., SUBASI M., FINDIK G.

DISEASES OF THE ESOPHAGUS, vol.20, no.6, pp.461-465, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2007.00729.x
  • Journal Name: DISEASES OF THE ESOPHAGUS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.461-465
  • Keywords: bronchogenic cyst, esophageal benign neoplasm, esophageal bronchogenic cyst, THORACOSCOPIC EXCISION, SURGICAL-MANAGEMENT, MEDIASTINAL CYSTS, IMAGING FEATURES, RESECTION, TUMORS, LUNG
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Bronchogenic cysts are rare congenital cystic lesions mostly located in the middle and superior mediastinum. Esophageal bronchogenic cysts are extremely rare. We review here 23 cases reported in English in the literature to date of intramural esophageal bronchogenic cyst and their features, including our patient. Although they are extremely rare, intramural esophageal bronchogenic cysts should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of benign esophageal lesions. With accurate diagnosis and treatment the prognosis is excellent and serious complications may be prevented.