Retroperitoneal bronchogenic cyst: a case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Retroperitoneal bronchogenic cyst, typically situated in the subdiaphragmatic region, is a rare congenital benign developmental abnormality arising from dysplasia of the foregut and abnormal budding of the tracheobronchial tree. Due to its low incidence, there are limited reports regarding this condition.

Case presentation

Four retroperitoneal bronchogenic cysts near the left adrenal gland were identified without accompanying clinical symptoms. One case was misdiagnosed as an adrenal tumor prior to surgery, while the others were diagnosed as retroperitoneal cysts of uncertain origin. All cases underwent surgical resection, with three being performed laparoscopically and one utilizing robot-assisted techniques. Pathological reports confirmed the diagnosis of bron

SUBMITTER: Jiang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11560907 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature