Adrenal and pancreatic presentation of subdiaphragmatic retroperitoneal bronchogenic cysts

Arch Surg. 2010 Mar;145(3):302-4. doi: 10.1001/archsurg.2010.12.

Abstract

Bronchogenic cysts are aberrations of normal development throughout the embryonic foregut; abdominal or retroperitoneal presentations are rare. They will often present a diagnostic dilemma because their appearance can mimic other, more common diagnoses. The initial work-up, differential diagnosis, management, and follow-up may present clinical challenges. We present 1 case of an adrenal lesion and 1 case of a pancreatic lesion that were revealed to be retroperitoneal bronchogenic cysts after surgical extirpation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Adult
  • Bronchogenic Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreatic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Retroperitoneal Space