Open AccessIntramural esophageal bronchogenic cysts: a review of the literature
Author(s) -
Turkyilmaz A.,
Eroglu A.,
Subasi M.,
Findik G.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
diseases of the esophagus
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.115
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1442-2050
pISSN - 1120-8694
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2007.00729.x
Subject(s) - medicine , bronchogenic cyst , differential diagnosis , mediastinum , radiology , cyst , pathology
SUMMARY. Bronchogenic cysts are rare congenital cystic lesions mostly located in the middle and superior mediastinum. Esophageal bronchogenic cysts are extremely rare. We review here 23 cases reported in English in the literature to date of intramural esophageal bronchogenic cyst and their features, including our patient. Although they are extremely rare, intramural esophageal bronchogenic cysts should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of benign esophageal lesions. With accurate diagnosis and treatment the prognosis is excellent and serious complications may be prevented.