Infected mediastinal cysts following endobronchial ultrasound guided biopsy-a case series.
Abstract
Mediastinal cysts are commonly an incidental finding simulating a benign or malignant diagnosis. Infection is a recognised complication of mediastinal cyst and therefore early surgical management is essential. Endobronchial ultrasound guided biopsy (EBUS) has been used to diagnose and manage mediastinal cyst. We present a case series of three patients who presented with sepsis following diagnostic EBUS of mediastinal cyst. We would recommend that EBUS guided biopsy be applied cautiously if there is a high suspicion of mediastinal cyst to avoid post procedural infection, which can thus complicate any future therapeutic options.Citation
Mohamed S, Patel AJ, Mehdi R, Menon A, Steyn R, Bishay E. Infected mediastinal cysts following endobronchial ultrasound guided biopsy-a case series. J Surg Case Rep. 2022 Apr 12;2022(4):rjac158. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjac158Type
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Journal of Surgical Case ReportsPublisher
Oxford University Pressae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1093/jscr/rjac158