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World J Clin Cases. May 26, 2024; 12(15): 2586-2596
Published online May 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i15.2586
Retroperitoneal bronchogenic cyst: A case report and review of literature
Abdul Malik, Qais Ahmad Naseer, Muhammad Asad Iqbal, Shi-Ya Han, Sheng-Chun Dang
Abdul Malik, Qais Ahmad Naseer, Muhammad Asad Iqbal, Sheng-Chun Dang, Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212001, Jiangsu Province, China
Abdul Malik, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Laboratory Science, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu Province, China
Qais Ahmad Naseer, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu Province, China
Shi-Ya Han, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110000, Liaoning Province, China
Sheng-Chun Dang, Department of Surgery, Siyang Hospital, Suqian 223700, Jiangsu Province, China
Co-first authors: Abdul Malik and Qais Ahmad Naseer.
Author contributions: Malik A and Naseer QA contributed equally to this work as co-first authors; Malik A, Naseer QA, Iqbal MA and Han SY were responsible for the data collection and manuscript composition; Dang SC played a pivotal role in critically revising the manuscript for important intellectual content, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the work. All authors reviewed and endorsed the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: All study participants or their legal guardian provided informed written consent about personal and medical data collection prior to study enrolment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Sheng-Chun Dang, MD, Chief Doctor, Professor, Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, No. 438 Jiefang Road, Zhenjiang 212001, Jiangsu Province, China. dscgu@163.com
Received: November 26, 2023
Revised: February 28, 2024
Accepted: April 7, 2024
Published online: May 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: A 49-year-old male with no significant medical or family history was diagnosed with a retroperitoneal mass during a routine physical examination, despite showing no typical symptoms. The absence of common diseases such as hypertension or diabetes in his medical history, with normal physical examination and laboratory results, highlighted the unusual nature of this case. The mass, detected incidentally, underscoreds the importance of routine health checks in identifying potentially serious conditions in asymptomatic patients. This case emphasizes the critical role of comprehensive evaluations and the need for surgical intervention in managing unexpected findings, demonstrating the value of caution in routine medical examinations.