Intrathoracic Myelomeningocele masquerading as Bronchogenic Cyst: A Case Report

Authors

  • Faisal Baset Registrar, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Evercare Hospital Dhaka.
  • S M Abdullah Al Mamun Senior consultant & Coordinator, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Evercare Hospital Dhaka.
  • Zulfiqur Haider Senior consultant & Coordinator, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evercare Hospital Dhaka.
  • Sania Ahsan Senior Consultant, Department of Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology, Evercare Hospital Dhaka.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/pulse.v16i2.81677

Keywords:

Intrathoracic myelomeningocele, Neurofibromatosis type 1, Bronchogenic cyst, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Abstract

Neurofibromatosis is an autosomal dominant disorder that affects multiple organs and systems with different complications. Of the 2 types, Neurofibromatosis type 1, also known as von Recklinghausen Syndrome, is more common (96 %) . In this type, rare intrathoracic meningoceles often occur alongside bone dysplasia. This case has been reported as incidental finding of an intrathoracic myelomeningocele in a known patient of neurofibromatosis type 1 which was mistakenly diagnosed as bronchogenic cyst. This error could have put the patient at risk of incorrect treatment, unnecessary invasive procedure, surgery. It reflects the importance of clinical suspicion, the need for advanced imaging techniques and their correct interpretation.

Pulse, Volume 16, Issue 2 2024: 39-42

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Published

2025-05-14

How to Cite

Baset, F., Mamun, S. M. A. A., Haider, Z., & Ahsan, S. (2025). Intrathoracic Myelomeningocele masquerading as Bronchogenic Cyst: A Case Report. Pulse, 16(2), 39–42. https://doi.org/10.3329/pulse.v16i2.81677

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Case Reports

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