Mediastinal Bronchogenic Cysts: Demonstration of Fluid-Fluid Level in Bronchoscopic US Imaging. Issue 2 (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Han, Se Eun; Kwon, Woon Jung; Cha, Hee Jeong; Lee, Young Jik; Lee, Taehoon; Seo, Kwang Won; Jegal, Yangjin; Ahn, Jong-Joon; Ra, Seung Won
• Is Part Of: Journal of bronchology & interventional pulmonology. Volume 24:Issue 2(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: bronchogenic cyst -- ultrasonography -- fluid-fluid level; Bronchoscopy -- Periodicals; Lungs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Lung Diseases -- surgery -- Periodicals; Diagnostic Techniques, Respiratory System -- Periodicals; Bronchi; Bronchoscopy; Lungs -- Diseases; Periodicals; 616.23
• DOI: 10.1097/LBR.0000000000000233
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1944-6586

Abstract

Abstract : We report the findings for 2 patients with a fluid-fluid level seen on endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) images of bronchogenic cysts. The EBUS images demonstrated a well-circumscribed cyst with a fluid-fluid level showing an anechoic upper part and a relatively hyperechoic lower part. A fluid-fluid level on EBUS imaging of a bronchogenic cyst, which can help confirm the cystic nature of the lesion, has not been previously reported. EBUS-based confirmation of these cysts using fluid-fluid levels may help avoid unnecessary aspiration of the lesions.