Abstract
We present a case in which a covert bronchogenic cyst resulted in two hospital admissions within three years, the second of which was characterised by life-threatening cardiopulmonary compromise requiring sustained support on the intensive therapy unit.
Keywords: bronchogenic cyst, cardiopulmonary impairment
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