What causes exophytic cysts?

Infections

- Echinococcosis (type 1 cysts: unilocular)

- Cysticercosis (type 1 cysts: unilocular)

- Alveolar echinococcosis (type 2 cysts: multilocular)

- Hydatid disease (type 2 cysts: multilocular)

Developmental Malformations

- Bronchogenic cysts

- Esophageal duplication cysts

Neoplastic Conditions

- Mucinous cystic neoplasms

- Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma

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