An Unusual Left Upper Quadrant Mass: A Bronchopulmonary Foregut Malformation. (27th February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McDermott, R. L.; Kavanagh, D. O.; Bartosik, W.; Quinn, C.; O'Connell, P. R.
• Other Names: Jaroszewski D. E. Academic Editor.; Schmitz C. Academic Editor.; Strzelczyk J. M. Academic Editor.; Tatebe S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-02-27
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/740292
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : We report a case of a lady who presented with epigastric discomfort. Physical examination revealed a large left upper quadrant mass filling the left upper quadrant. Following extensive preoperative evaluation, she underwent resection of this 9 × 10 × 11 centimeter mass with en bloc excision of a portion of the left hemidiaphragm. She made an uneventful postoperative recovery. Histopathology revealed a bronchopulmonary foregut malformation with pulmonary sequestration. This developmental anomaly of the foregut typically occurs in the thoracic cavity; however, it can occur below the diaphragm. Herein we report a case and a detailed review of the embryology, clinical features, and management of these extremely rare clinical entities.