Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Background: Bronchogenic cyst is a rare congenital developmental abnormality of the anterior bowel. Peri-pancreatic bronchogenic cyst (PBC) is extremely rare, when only a few cases reported worldwide. Diagnosis of PBC is difficult due to the lack of specific clinical features and symptoms, laboratory and imaging findings. Currently, the diagnosis of PBC mainly relies on the comprehensive judgment of multidisciplinary collaboration, combined with clinical manifestations, imaging features and pathological verification. Most bronchogenic cysts are benign and the long-term survival rate after complete resection is close to 100%. Case presentation: on the pancreatic body, with clear boundaries, no enhancement, and no dilation of the main pancreatic duct. The patient underwent open distal pancreatectomy. Postoperative histopathological findings allowed for a definitive diagnosis of PBC. There was no recurrence for two years postoperatively. Conclusion: In this study, we reported a rare case of PBC. At present, radical surgical resection remains the most effective treatment for bronchogenic cyst with mass effects, infection, bleeding, rupture, or larger than 3 cm in diameter. Further research on the diagnosis and treatment strategies of PBC is required.
Source: Frontiers in Surgery
Authors: Ruiqi Zou, Yushi Dai, Fuyu Li, Fei Liu, Yixin Lin
Institutions: Sichuan University, West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
OpenAlex ID: W7130515271