# Lingual Bronchogenic Cyst: A Case Report and Literature Review of a Rare Pathology

## TL;DR

A rare case of a bronchogenic cyst on the tongue in a young boy is reported, along with a literature review.

## Contribution

This case report adds to the limited literature on bronchogenic cysts occurring in the tongue.

## Key findings

- Bronchogenic cysts on the tongue are extremely rare.
- The case highlights the clinical and histological features of such a rare pathology.

## Abstract

Choristomas are rare, benign embryonic tumors characterized by normal tissue appearing in abnormal sites. When lined with respiratory epithelium, they are classified as bronchogenic cysts. While these cysts most commonly occur in the mediastinum or other thoracic regions, their occurrence on the tongue is exceedingly rare. Here, we present the case of a four-year-old boy diagnosed with a bronchogenic cyst of the tongue, highlighting its clinical and histological features, diagnosis, and management, along with a review of the literature.