Case Report
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World J Radiol. Oct 28, 2024; 16(10): 616-620
Published online Oct 28, 2024. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v16.i10.616
Cryoablation for intrapulmonary bronchial cyst: A case report
Zhong-Hai Li, Yang-Yang Ma, Li-Zhi Niu, Ke-Cheng Xu
Zhong-Hai Li, Department of Radiology, Guangzhou Fuda Cancer Hospital, Guangzhou 510665, Guangdong Province, China
Yang-Yang Ma, Central Laboratory, Guangzhou Fuda Cancer Hospital, Guangzhou 510665, Guangdong Province, China
Li-Zhi Niu, Ke-Cheng Xu, Department of Oncology, Guangzhou Fuda Cancer Hospital, Guangzhou 510665, Guangdong Province, China
Co-first authors: Zhong-Hai Li and Yang-Yang Ma.
Co-corresponding authors: Li-Zhi Niu and Ke-Cheng Xu.
Author contributions: Li ZH acquired clinical data; Ma YY wrote the paper; Li ZH was responsible for collecting clinical data; Ma YY proposed, designed and performed patient follow up; all the authors have read and approved the final manuscript. Both authors have made crucial and indispensable contributions towards the completion of the project and thus qualified as the co-first authors of the paper. Both Niu LZ and Xu KC have played important and indispensable roles in the innovation of case reporting, data interpretation and manuscript preparation as the co-corresponding authors. Niu LZ conceptualized, designed, and supervised the whole process of the project. He revised and submitted the early version of the manuscript. Xu KC was responsible for data re-analysis and re-interpretation, comprehensive literature search. This collaboration between Niu LZ and Xu KC is crucial for the publication of this manuscript and other manuscripts still in preparation.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Li-Zhi Niu, MAMS, MD, PhD, Attending Doctor, Chief Physician, Department of Oncology, Guangzhou Fuda Cancer Hospital, No. 2 Tangde West Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510665, Guangdong Province, China. niuboshi@fudahospital.com
Received: July 5, 2024
Revised: September 10, 2024
Accepted: September 20, 2024
Published online: October 28, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Cryoablation, effective for intrapulmonary bronchogenic cysts, offers a safe therapeutic option. A 68-year-old male achieved complete response post-treatment, highlighting its feasibility and efficacy in managing these rare cysts.