Imaging Diagnosis of Bronchogenic Cyst / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To probe imaging manifestations of bronchogenic cysts,as that to improve the knowledge of this disease.Methods Imaging features of congenital bronchial cyst in 32 cases confirmed by operation and pathology were analyzed.Results 4 cases of cyst localized in mediastinum ,all were liquid cyst.28 cases of cyst localized in lungs,aqmong them,22 cases were air-liquid cyst and 6 cases were air cyst,the diameter of lesions was 1~10 cm,there were 2 cases with pyothorax,4 cases with pulmonary maldevelopment,one case with brochio-pleural fistula.The cysts appeared as round or similar round,the walls of cyst was thin.The wall of cyst was obscure and there was infiltrating shadow around cysts when in company with infection.Conclusion X-ray and CT are very important in diagnosing congenital bronchial cysts,CT scan is of very help in diagnosing the compley cysts.