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[A gigant cystic lymphangioma of the neck]
Andrzej Fałek1, Leszek Grabowski, Andrzej Kołodziejczyk
1Oddział Otolaryngologii Wojewódzkiego Szpitala Specjalistycznego im. L. Rydygiera w Krakowie.
Abstract:
The cystic lymphangiomas are congenital pathology of lymphatic system which concern 90% of children population, adults suffer very seldom. The authors present the case of giant cystic lymphangioma of the neck in the 37-year-old man with symptoms of tumor of the neck. The USG, CT and MRI confirm the presence of polycystic tumour with feature of bleeding into one of the cavities. Surgical treatment was performed. The patient is controlled without any relaps. The authors remind this rare pathology that should be considered in case of neck tumours.
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