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Lymphangiomas in infancy and childhood
1Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Qatif Central Hospital, Qatif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. asalem56@hotmail.com
Saudi Medical Journal
|April 15, 2004
Summary
This study reviews 22 pediatric lymphangioma cases, finding surgery effective for these rare congenital malformations. Hemorrhage into cervical lymphangiomas can cause sudden swelling, requiring careful diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Malformations
- Vascular Anomalies
Background:
- Lymphangiomas are rare congenital malformations.
- They predominantly affect the head and neck region in children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the management and outcomes of 22 pediatric lymphangioma cases.
- To highlight diagnostic challenges, particularly sudden swelling due to hemorrhage.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of medical records for pediatric lymphangioma patients.
- Data collected included age, gender, presentation, site, treatment, and outcome.
- Treatment modalities included surgery and intralesional bleomycin.
Main Results:
- 22 children (12 female, 10 male) were treated.
- Majority (73%) were 4 years or younger.
- Neck was the most common site (45.5%), with 5 cases presenting with hemorrhage.
- Surgery was the primary treatment; intralesional bleomycin resulted in complete disappearance in 3 patients.
- Recurrence was noted in mediastinal and floor of mouth lymphangiomas.
Conclusions:
- Lymphangiomas are rare, often in the head/neck, but can occur elsewhere.
- Sudden cervical lymphangioma swelling due to hemorrhage is a key diagnostic consideration.
- Surgery is the preferred treatment, with sclerotherapy as an alternative for specific cases.