Bronchogenic Cysts in Adults: CT, MR, and Pathologic Findings.
10.3348/jkrs.1995.32.3.423
- Author:
Kyung Soo LEE
;
Joong Mo AHN
;
Jeung Sook KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Adult*;
Bronchogenic Cyst*;
Diagnosis;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Lung;
Mediastinum
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1995;32(3):423-428
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Bronchogenic cysts can arise either in the mediastinum or in the lung parenchyma. On both CT and T1 -weighted MR images, the cyst contents can show a variable signal characteristics. However, on T2-weighted MR images, the cyst show high signal intensity. Although unusual, the cyst may communicate with the tracheobronchial tree and demonstrate partial or complete air content. With hemorrhage, fluid-fluid levels can also be seen within the cyst. Pathologically, the diagnosis of bronchogenic cyst rests on demonstration of tissues normally found in the tracheobronchial tree within the cyst wall.
