Bronchogenic cyst

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Work up for cough.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
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A 35×23 mm thin walled non enhanced cystic lesion is present in the posterior mediastinum anterolateral to T5 and T6 vertebral bodies in the subcarinal region.

Case Discussion

Thin walled posterior mediastinal cystic lesion in the subcarinal region most consistent with bronchogenic cyst.

Esophageal duplication cyst could be considered in the list of differentials.
See: Bronchogenic cyst vs esophageal duplication cyst

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