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Bronchogenic Cyst
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Definition
: A usually spherical cyst, arising as an embryonic out-pouching of the foregut or trachea. It is generally found in the mediastinum or lung and is usually asymptomatic unless it becomes infected.
non-neoplastic; /blood supply /chem /secret /ultrastruct permitted
Other names
Bronchial Cyst; Cysts, Bronchogenic; Cysts, Bronchial; Cyst, Bronchogenic; Cyst, Bronchial; Bronchogenic Cysts; Bronchial Cysts