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Lymphangioma of the upper extremity
T Murase1, Y Tsuyuguchi, T Doi
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Japan.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Cavernous lymphangioma of the upper extremity is rare and challenging to treat. Early childhood surgical intervention offers the best chance for satisfactory cosmetic and functional outcomes in patients with this condition.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Dermatology
Background:
- Lymphangioma of the upper extremity, particularly cavernous lymphangioma, is an uncommon condition.
- Current treatment strategies for upper extremity lymphangioma lack standardization.
- These benign tumors can progressively enlarge and invade surrounding healthy tissues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review treatment outcomes for patients with cavernous lymphangioma of the hand and forearm.
- To identify factors associated with satisfactory treatment results.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of six patients (five female, one male) with upper extremity cavernous lymphangioma.
- All patients underwent at least one surgical procedure for tumor removal.
Main Results:
- Five out of six patients achieved satisfactory cosmetic and functional results after surgery.
- Early childhood treatment was associated with better outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Surgical intervention can yield good results for upper extremity lymphangioma.
- Optimal outcomes are achieved when treatment, including surgery, is initiated in early childhood.
- Prompt management is crucial due to the infiltrative nature of lymphangiomas.