Paratracheal air cysts are uncommon findings in the pediatric population

Conclusion In the pediatric population, the prevalence of PACs is 1.3 % as detected by chest CT. Knowledge of the prevalence and imaging findings of PAC would be useful to prevent confusion with pneumomediastinum or other cystic lesions in pediatric patients.
Source: Japanese Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research