Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology (대한기관식도과학회지)

The Korean Bronchoesophagological Society (대한기관식도과학회)
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Bronchogenic Cyst Presenting as an Posterior Pharyngeal Mass

성인에서 후인두에 발생한 기관지원성 낭종 1예

  • Yun, Seong Hyun (Department of Otolaryngology-HNS, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Choi, Ha Na (Department of Otolaryngology-HNS, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Seo, Jae Hyun (Department of Otolaryngology-HNS, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Park, Young-Hak (Department of Otolaryngology-HNS, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
  • 윤성현 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 최하나 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 서재현 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 박영학 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실)
  • Received : 2012.11.26
  • Accepted : 2012.12.27
  • Published : 2012.12.30
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Abstract

Bronchogenic cysts are uncommon congenital anomalies and commonly located in the mediastinum or lung parenchyma. Bronchogenic cyst in cervical area is rare and in posterior pharyngeal area is exteremely rare. Clinically, it is usually asymptomatic and incidentally diagnosed. It is pathologically confirmed only when there are bronchial tissues such as pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium, smooth muscle cells, mucous gland and/or cartilage. Since it has potential for malignant transformation and complication, complete excision is essential. We report a case of bronchogenic cyst located in the retropharyngeal space with a review of literature.

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