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A Giant Lymphangioma on the Neck
Sedat Aydin1, Mehmet Gökhan Demir, Ayşegül Selek
1*Ear Nose and Throat Department †Pathology Department, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul Turkey.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|June 17, 2015
Summary
Giant lymphangioma, a rare adult condition, is a congenital lymphatic malformation. Surgical excision successfully treated a 50-year-old patient with a large posterior cervical lymphangioma.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Lymphangioma is a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system.
- Typically presents in the head and neck region, predominantly in children under 2 years old.
- Adult presentation of lymphangioma is rare.
Observation:
- A 50-year-old patient presented with a giant lymphangioma.
- The lesion was located in the posterior cervical region of the neck.
- This represents a rare adult case of lymphangioma.
Findings:
- Surgical excision was performed as the treatment modality.
- The surgical treatment of the giant lymphangioma was successful.
- This case highlights successful management in an adult patient.
Implications:
- Demonstrates the efficacy of surgical excision for adult lymphangioma.
- Suggests that surgical intervention is a viable option for large cervical lymphangiomas in adults.
- Contributes to understanding the management of rare adult congenital malformations.
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