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Mohammad Jawad H Rahal1,2, Morad R Abou Al Ezz2, Rabab A El Hajj3

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Clemenceau Medical Center Affiliated with Johns Hopkins International, Clemenceau, Beirut, Lebanon.

Case Reports in Orthopedics
|March 20, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Cystic lymphangiomas, rare benign tumors, typically affect the head and neck in children. This case highlights successful surgical removal of a pediatric elbow cystic lymphangioma.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Cystic lymphangiomas are congenital, benign vascular malformations.
  • They predominantly occur in the head and neck region of infants and children.
  • Elbow presentation is exceptionally rare, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Observation:

  • An 8-month-old infant presented with a cystic mass in the right elbow.
  • The mass was diagnosed as a cystic lymphangioma.
  • This location is highly unusual for this type of tumor.

Findings:

  • Complete surgical resection was performed.
  • The infant experienced a successful outcome with no recurrence reported.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed the benign nature of the lesion.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known anatomical distribution of pediatric cystic lymphangiomas.
  • It underscores the importance of considering rare presentations in pediatric surgical oncology.
  • Complete excision remains the gold standard for treating symptomatic cystic lymphangiomas.

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