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Pedunculated cavernous lymphangioma of the newborn oral cavity
Aditya Arvind Manekar1, Narahari Janjala1, Subrat Kumar Sahoo1
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Insights
Neonatal oral swellings, like lymphangiomas, require prompt diagnosis for effective management. This case highlights a rare congenital cystic mucosal swelling in a newborn.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Pediatric surgery
- Congenital anomalies
Background:
- Oral swellings and ulcers in neonates present a diagnostic challenge and cause parental anxiety.
- Early detection and prompt diagnosis are crucial for managing neonatal oral conditions.
- Lymphangiomas are benign hamartomas characterized by malformed lymphatic vessels leading to lymphatic accumulation.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of a neonate presenting with a congenital cystic mucosal swelling.
- The swelling was located in the upper gingival sulcus since birth.
Findings:
- The case involves a congenital cystic mucosal swelling, a rare presentation in neonates.
- The swelling is consistent with a lymphangioma, a benign hamartoma of lymphatic vessels.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of neonatal oral swellings like lymphangiomas is essential for appropriate management.
- Understanding rare presentations aids clinicians in suspecting and diagnosing congenital oral anomalies.
- This case contributes to the literature on neonatal cystic mucosal lesions.
Abstract:
Oral swellings and ulcers in neonates are a spectrum of diseases often creating a sense of anxiety among parents. Early detection, high index of suspicion, proper investigations, and prompt diagnosis can aid in accurate management of the same. Lymphangiomas are benign hamartomas which are basically malformed lymphatics do not drain into other lymphatics or veins and hence there is lymphatic accumulation and enlargement following cystically dilated spaces. We hereby present a rare case of a neonate born with a cystic mucosal swelling at the upper gingival sulcus since birth.
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