Intraesophageal cyst—An unusual location of bronchogenic cyst: A case report

Abstract

Abstract A bronchogenic cyst is a congenital anomaly of the foregut, usually located in the lung parenchyma or mediastinum. Paraesophageal bronchogenic cysts are rare and esophageal locations even rarer. We report that a 19-year-old man was referred to our hospital because of dysphagia. Endoscopic ultrasound and computed tomography showed results for esophageal leiomyoma, and we performed thoracoscopic resection to enucleate the lesion. Although the cyst was located entirely in the wall of the esophagus, pathological findings revealed an esophageal bronchogenic cyst. The patient was discharged without any problems on postoperative day seven. This case reminded gastrointestinal surgeons about the unusual location of bronchogenic cysts—intraesophageal—and thoracoscopic enucleation is a safe, less invasive, and practical approach.