Tuberc Respir Dis.  1973 Dec;20(4):31-36. 10.4046/trd.1973.20.4.31.

A Case of Bronchogenic Cyst with Infection of Paragonimus Westermani

• KMID: 2529039
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4046/trd.1973.20.4.31

Abstract

Pulmonary cyst is a term which has been applied to a rather wide variety of pulmonary lesions characterized by the presence of air or fluid-containing spaces within the lung. Since the etiology, pathologic findings and clinical course may vary widely depending on specific features of the cystic lesion. Bronchogenic cyst is belong to the category of pulmonary cyst. Bronchogenic cyst results from imperfect development of a brconchial bud. It contains fluid and has an epithelial lining. The lining contains mucous secreting gland.s; therefore the cyst tends to increase in size with age and may not bc dct ected in childhood. It is smooth, oval, of homogenous density and lies in the mediastinum or lung. Most of the cyst is simple, and it is usually found behind the trachea or main bronchi. If the cyst connects with a bronchus there will be air with fluid level. Aut hor expcrienced a case of congenital bronchogenic cyst with air-and fluid-containing cysts which was infected by paragonimus westermani. Since such a case is rarly seen author report the case.