name implies, most of these tumors arise from the broncho -pulmonary tract. In very rare cases, they may present in the esophageal muscular layer. After progressive dysphagia of 6 months' duration, our patient sought treatment. Esophagogram and chest computed tomography revealed an esophageal cyst with lumen compression. To alleviate the symptoms, we performed cyst removal by enucleation through a right thoracotomy. During operation, we suggested emplacing a nasogastric tube to render the dissection safer. The diagnosis was revised to bronchogenic cyst after receiving the pathology results.