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Thoracic lymphangioma
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh. mkislam@jalalabad.net
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|May 24, 2001
Summary
Thoracic lymphangioma, a rare congenital chest condition, can cause neonatal respiratory distress. Surgical removal of this benign tumor offers a complete cure, as demonstrated in this rare case report.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Thoracic Oncology
- Congenital Abnormalities
Background:
- Thoracic lymphangioma is a rare, benign congenital tumor.
- It can affect various intrathoracic organs.
- Extramediastinal involvement is exceptionally uncommon.
Observation:
- A case of isolated, intra-thoracic, extramediastinal lymphangioma is presented.
- The patient, a neonate, experienced significant respiratory distress from birth.
- This represents the third reported instance in English medical literature.
Findings:
- Surgical excision was performed.
- The patient achieved a complete cure following the intervention.
- The benign nature of the tumor facilitated successful treatment.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in neonatal respiratory distress.
- Demonstrates the efficacy of surgical management for thoracic lymphangioma.
- Contributes to the limited case series, aiding future clinical understanding and treatment strategies.