Extralobar pulmonary sequestration mimicking an adrenal tumor

JSLS. 2012 Oct-Dec;16(4):671-4. doi: 10.4293/108680812X13517013316834.

Abstract

Pulmonary sequestration is a rare cystic malformation composed of bronchopulmonary tissue that is discontinuous from the tracheobronchial tree and has an anomalous systemic blood supply. We present a case of a 40-year old male who presented with an extralobar pulmonary sequestration and underwent a laparoscopic retroperitoneal mass excision. Preoperative imaging revealed a large 11.3-cm retroperitoneal tumor consisting of a multiloculated cystic lesion. The patient was discharged home, and at 3-mo follow-up no complaints were reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Adult
  • Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / diagnosis*
  • Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / surgery*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Retroperitoneal Space
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed