Bronchogenic cyst
Overview
Congenital bronchogenic cyst: A rare birth condition characterized by the formation of a cyst in the middle of the chest, usually near the area where the trachea branches off. The condition may be asymptomatic but if the cyst is large enough it may cause problems by compressing nearby structures such as the trachea.
Symptoms
* Overinflation of lung * Atelectasiscompression of the trachea * Bronchus compression * Retention of fetal lung fluid * Dysphagia
Causes
Cysts are believed to result from abnormal development of the ventral foregut and lung budding during the first trimester.
Diagnosis
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