[Mediastinal bronchogenic cyst associated with high serum level of CA19-9--a surgical case report]

Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1998 Jan;46(1):110-4. doi: 10.1007/BF03217733.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We reported a case of mediastinal bronchogenic cyst in a patient with a high serum level of CA19-9. The patient, a 41-year-old man, presented with a complaint of persistent fever. Chest X-ray examination, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed a subcarinal mass shadow which was diagnosed preoperatively as a bronchogenic cyst. The serum level of CA19-9 was 73 U/ml. The cyst was partially removed via right thoracotomy. Histopathological findings were compatible with bronchogenic cyst. The CA19-9 level in the specimen was 134,00 U/ml. The serum level of CA19-9 decreased to normal postoperatively. The postoperative course was uneventful.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bronchogenic Cyst / immunology
  • Bronchogenic Cyst / surgery*
  • CA-19-9 Antigen / blood*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Diseases / immunology
  • Mediastinal Diseases / surgery*

Substances

  • CA-19-9 Antigen