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Oral lymphangioma: a case report.

J Jeeva Rathan¹, B G Harsha Vardhan, M S Muthu

¹Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.

Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

|December 6, 2005

Summary

Cystic hygroma, a type of lymphangioma, can occur in the tongue, causing macroglossia. This case highlights a rare presentation in a 5-year-old boy.

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Area of Science:

Vascular Malformations
Pediatric Surgery
Congenital Disorders

Background:

Lymphangiomas are benign congenital vascular malformations of the lymphatic system.
They are characterized by dilated lymphatic vessels filled with protein-rich fluid.
Cystic hygromas are a specific type of lymphangioma, often presenting in the neck or head region.

Observation:

A 5-year-old boy presented with macroglossia (enlarged tongue).
The macroglossia was caused by an underlying lymphangioma of the tongue.
This lymphangioma was associated with a cystic hygroma, extending into surrounding tissues.

Findings:

The case demonstrates a rare occurrence of cystic hygroma associated with tongue lymphangioma.
The combined malformations led to significant macroglossia in the pediatric patient.

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Diagnostic imaging confirmed the nature and extent of the lymphatic malformations.

Implications:

Early diagnosis and management of such rare presentations are crucial for pediatric patients.
Understanding the association between cystic hygromas and tongue lymphangiomas can improve surgical planning.
This case contributes to the literature on complex lymphatic malformations in children.