Bronchogenic cyst (patient information)

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor: Joanna Ekabua, M.D. [2]

Overview

Bronchogenic cyst is a rare benign congenital malformation in which there is a fluid filled mass in the lungs.

What are the symptoms of bronchogenic cyst

Bronchogenic cyst is often asymptomatic and discovered accidentally while investigating other health conditions. When symptomatic, the most common symptoms of bronchogenic cyst are:

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Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for bronchogenic cyst.

Complete surgical resection is curative. Prognosis is generally good but possible complications include

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[Pubmed] [Boston medical center]

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