Intralobar sequestration associated with gastric enterogenous cyst: gastric lung!!

Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Sep;39(5):539-542. doi: 10.1007/s12055-023-01521-8. Epub 2023 Jun 19.

Abstract

Intralobar sequestration (ILS) is a rare anomaly that may manifest as recurrent pneumonia or rarely as haemoptysis. The co-existence of ILS with enterogenous cyst is extremely rare with only a single case reported. We describe a 6-month-old male infant, with haemoptysis. Evaluation revealed a consolidated segment of the left lung with a pseudoaneurysm of the pulmonary artery and spina bifida. Thoracoscopic excision of the lesion revealed ILS. Recurrent haemoptysis led to re-evaluation and thoracotomy for excision of the cyst which contained gastric mucosal content. We report a rare case of concomitant ILS with an enterogenous cyst and review the relevant literature.

Keywords: Enterogenous cyst; Gastric lung; Intralobar sequestration.

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