J Korean Soc Neonatol.  1998 Nov;5(2):208-211.

Neurenteric Cyst Presented by Asymptomatic Mediastinal Mass

• Song SM
• Ko SY
• Jun YS
• Park WS
• Suh YL

Abstract

Neurenteric cyst is a rare bronchopulmonary foregut malformation, originating from notochord defect. Characteristics of this anomaly are the intrathoracic cyst associated with vertebral abnormalities, such as hemivertebrae, anterior and posterior spina bifida, absence of vertebrae and diastematomyelia. The most common symptom is respiratory distress and treatment is surgical excision of mass. We report a case of neurenteric cyst in a neonate presented with asymptomatic huge mediastinal cystic mass.

Keyword

Neurenteric cyst; Vertebral abnormalities; Neonate

MeSH Terms

Humans
Infant, Newborn
Mediastinal Cyst
Neural Tube Defects*
Notochord
Spinal Dysraphism
Spine