Optimal resection of gastric bronchogenic cysts based on anatomical continuity with adherent gastric muscular layer: A case report

Figure 3 The findings of Patient 3. A: Computed tomography scan revealed a cystic mass with a diameter of 3.5 cm in diameter adjacent to the posterior wall of the proximal stomach; B: Endoscopic ultrasonography findings: A hyperechoic cystic mass was connected to the gastric wall; C and D: Laparoscopic findings: (C) A cyst was located adjacent to the gastric wall, and (D) it was attached firmly to the diaphragm muscle (Ph); E: Histopathological findings: The cystic wall was lined with ciliated columnar epithelia and mucous glandular cells without cytological atypia; high-power magnification; F: The cystic wall contained few smooth muscle fibers, and it had no evident connection with the gastric wall; low-power magnification. Ph: The diaphragm muscle; T: The tumor.