Bronchogenic Cyst

Relatively rare, bronchogenic cysts are cystic lesions of the mediastinum, or the middle section of the chest cavity. They can be life-threatening in infants and small children as they can compress the airway.

May be associated with:

• Cardiac and pericardiac anomalies
• Usually isolated

Problems that can occur from Bronchogenic Cysts:

• Airway compression 
• Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing
• Infection
• Respiratory problems

Symptoms:

• Difficulty breathing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Fever from infection

Treatment:

• Surgery
• Thoracotomy
• Thorascopy assisted surgery
• In all cases, the surgeon gains access to the chest cavity and removes the cyst