Bronchogenic cyst

Case contributed by Annette Johnstone , 21 May 2020
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Henry Knipe, 1 Jul 2020

Updates to Case Attributes

Presentation was changed:
3Three day history of flu like-like symptoms, with rapid deterioration in shortness of breath and desaturation in the A&E department. Saturations 92% on high flow oxygen and unable to lie flat. Previously fit and well. PMH: Normal vaginal delivery healthy baby 18 month prior to this presentation.
Age changed from 30 to 30 years.
Body was changed:

A dramatic presentation of a bronchogenic cyst with cardio-respiratory compromise.

Correctly identifying the diagnosis in such cases is vital. 

Describing the anatomy, relation, and effect on the heart / physiology as well as the homogenoushomogeneous appearance of the mediastinal mass enabled rapid transfer to thoracic surgery and a positive outcome here.

  • -<p>A dramatic presentation of a bronchogenic cyst with cardio-respiratory compromise.</p><p>Correctly identifying the diagnosis in such cases is vital. </p><p>Describing the anatomy, relation and effect on the heart / physiology as well as the homogenous appearance of the mediastinal mass enabled rapid transfer to thoracic surgery and a positive outcome here.</p><p> </p>
  • +<p>A dramatic presentation of a bronchogenic cyst with cardio-respiratory compromise.</p><p>Correctly identifying the diagnosis in such cases is vital. </p><p>Describing the anatomy, relation, and effect on the heart / physiology as well as the homogeneous appearance of the mediastinal mass enabled rapid transfer to thoracic surgery and a positive outcome here.</p>
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