Case Report on Bronchogenic Cyst

Abstract

The case involves a 58-year-old man, known to have hypertension, hyperlipidemia, Type-2 diabetes, and a history of tobacco use. He was clinically diagnosed with a mediastinal mass and a left lower lung nodule on a prior CT scan. The patient, a medical professional, had undergone cervical spinal surgery and a colonoscopy, which did not reveal any lethal findings. The patient did not present severe symptoms such as weight loss, chest pain, or breathing problems. Desperate to proceed with the surgery, he consented to a sternotomy and mediastinal mass excision, which revealed a bronchogenic cyst. During the postoperative period, the patient remained asymptomatic and had no acute cardiopulmonary abnormalities. This case study demonstrates the need for detailed radiographic analysis and timely bronchogenic cyst excision, especially in patients with severe underlying conditions. It highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion in asymptomatic patients and the effectiveness of surgical intervention in such cases.