Bronchogenic cyst invading right atrium in a 5-year-old.

Abstract

Primary bronchogenic cysts of cardiac origin or extension are rare. We report here on a 5-year-old girl with a bronchogenic cyst with a diameter of 5.0 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm extending to the right atrial wall. Tumor enucleation and resection of the cyst together with the invaded right atrial wall was performed through a right posterolateral thoracotomy and an opening in the lateral pericardium. Resection of intrapericardial bronchogenic cysts is possible, although extensive invasion of cardiac structures may necessitate the use of cardiopulmonary bypass through a sternotomy.

• Authors: O S Göksel, O A Sayin, T Cinar, A Toker, E Tireli, E Dayioğlu
• Journal: The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon (Thorac Cardiovasc Surg) Vol. 56 Issue 7 Pg. 435-6 (Oct 2008) ISSN: 0171-6425 [Print] Germany
• PMID: 18810706 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Bronchogenic Cyst (diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery)
• Child, Preschool
• Female
• Heart Atria (diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery)
• Heart Diseases (diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery)
• Humans
• Pericardium (surgery)
• Thoracotomy
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed