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Cystic lymphangioma of the breast in a 6-year-old boy
Onkar Singh1, Shilpi Singh Gupta, Vijay D Upadhyaya
1Department of Surgery, M.G.M Medical College & MY Hospital, Indore 452001, India. dronkarsingh@gmail.com
Insights
Cystic lymphangiomas are rare in children, especially in the breast. This case highlights a 6-year-old boy with a breast lymphangioma, successfully treated with surgery and showing no recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pediatric Oncology
- Vascular Malformations
Background:
- Cystic lymphangiomas are benign congenital vascular malformations.
- While common in children, breast involvement is exceptionally rare.
- Adults are more frequently affected by breast lymphangiomas than pediatric patients.
Observation:
- A 6-year-old boy presented with a palpable left breast mass measuring 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm.
- The clinical presentation mimicked other pediatric breast lesions.
- Diagnostic imaging was followed by surgical intervention.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of cystic lymphangioma.
- Surgical excision was curative, with no evidence of recurrence at 18 months post-operation.
- This case adds to the limited pediatric literature on breast cystic lymphangiomas.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for pediatric breast cystic lymphangiomas.
- Complete excision appears to be an effective treatment strategy.
- Further research is warranted to understand the specific characteristics and management of this rare pediatric condition.
Abstract:
Cystic lymphangiomas commonly occur in childhood, but breast involvement is an extremely rare entity that tends to be more common in adults, with only a few cases reported in children. We describe a 6-year-old boy who presented with a lump in the left breast that measured 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm. A local excision was performed, and a diagnosis of cystic lymphangioma was confirmed. There was no recurrence of the lesion after 18 months after surgical excision. A brief case description and review of the relevant literature is presented.
