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Pleural cyst

MedGen UID:
52729
•Concept ID:
C0039977
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Cyst, Thoracic; Cysts, Thoracic; Thoracic Cyst; Thoracic Cysts
 
HPO: HP:0025422

Definition

A closed sac-like structure originating from the pleura that contains a liquid, gaseous, or semisolid substance. [from HPO]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Diagnosis and management of ectopic cervical thymus in children: Systematic review of the literature.
Chang A, Nataraja RM, Pudel E, Stunden R, Baré S, Pacilli M
J Pediatr Surg 2021 Nov;56(11):2062-2068. Epub 2021 Mar 11 doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.03.003. PMID: 33789804
A clinical guideline for structured assessment of CT-imaging in congenital lung abnormalities.
Hermelijn SM, Elders BBLJ, Ciet P, Wijnen RMH, Tiddens HAWM, Schnater JM
Paediatr Respir Rev 2021 Mar;37:80-88. Epub 2020 Feb 20 doi: 10.1016/j.prrv.2019.12.004. PMID: 32178987
Current concepts of diagnosis and management of pericardial cysts.
Kar SK, Ganguly T
Indian Heart J 2017 May-Jun;69(3):364-370. Epub 2017 Mar 6 doi: 10.1016/j.ihj.2017.02.021. PMID: 28648435Free PMC Article

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Mesothelial Cysts.
Karpathiou G, Casteillo F, Dridi M, Peoc'h M
Am J Clin Pathol 2021 May 18;155(6):853-862. doi: 10.1093/ajcp/aqaa189. PMID: 33258870

Diagnosis

Ectopic congenital thymic cyst in the right pleural cavity.
Bruno VD, Mariscalco G, Franzi F, Miceli A, Piffaretti G, Sala A
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2010 Oct;18(5):486-8. doi: 10.1177/0218492310380280. PMID: 20947607
An unusual pleural cyst in a child presenting as a pseudo-pneumothorax. Case report.
Reddi A, Chetty R
S Afr J Surg 2002 May;40(2):60-2. PMID: 12162234
Concurrent cysts of the mediastinum, pleura and neck.
Awad WI, Nicholson AG, Goldstraw P
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2001 Oct;20(4):861-3. doi: 10.1016/s1010-7940(01)00918-6. PMID: 11574243
Radiological appearances of hydatid disease in Wales.
Clements R, Gravelle IH
Postgrad Med J 1986 Mar;62(725):167-73. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.62.725.167. PMID: 3714601Free PMC Article

Prognosis

Mesothelial Cysts.
Karpathiou G, Casteillo F, Dridi M, Peoc'h M
Am J Clin Pathol 2021 May 18;155(6):853-862. doi: 10.1093/ajcp/aqaa189. PMID: 33258870

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