Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회지)
- Volume 13 Issue 2
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- Pages.247-250
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- 1997
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- 1229-5183(pISSN)
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- 2586-2553(eISSN)
Cervical Bronchogenic Cyst
경부 피하조직내에 발생한 기관지성 낭종
- Kim Suk-Ju (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
- Chung Woung-Youn (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
- Park Cheong-Soo (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
- Published : 1997.11.01
Abstract
Bronchogenic cysts are thought to be uncommon developmental anomalies. They develop from small buds or diverticuli that separate from the foregut in the formation of the tracheo-bronchial tree. They are nearly always located near the tracheal bifurcation; However, these lesions can occur anywhere along the tracheo-bronchial tree. We experienced a case of cervical bronchogenic cyst presenting sorely as an anterior neck mass in a 26-year-old woman. The neck ultrasonography showed as