J Korean Soc Radiol.  2010 Dec;63(6):551-553.

Intraabdominal Bronchogenic Cyst Located in the Subphrenic Space: A Case Report

• Lee SY
• Lee KN
• Kim DW
• Rha SH

Abstract

Bronchogenic cysts are developmental anomalies of the primitive foregut. They are usually located in the mediastinum along the trachobronchial tree, but they can be found at unusual locations, including the abdominal cavity. We experienced a case of a pathologically confirmed bronchogenic cyst that was located in the subphrenic space. We present here the CT findings of this unusual case and we review the relevant literature.

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Cavity
Bronchogenic Cyst
Mediastinum

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Subphrenic bronchogenic cyst in a 43-year-old man. The unenhanced CT scan (A), the enhanced CT scan (B) and the coronal reformatted CT images (C) reveal a well-defined homogeneous hyperattenuating mass without contrast enhancement (arrow). The mass is located exactly under the diaphragm. Microscopic examination (D) shows that the cystic chamber is lined by pseudostratified tall columnar ciliated epithelium (H & E, ×200).

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