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[Cervical cystic lymphangiomas in adults]
Y F Cudennec1, P Roche, P Buffe
1Service ORL et CCF, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Begin, Saint-Mande.
Journal De Chirurgie
|June 1, 1993
Summary
Cystic hygromas are rare in adults and often found unexpectedly during surgery. Modern imaging aids diagnosis, and surgical removal in adults is typically less complex than in children, with infrequent recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Malformations
- Pediatric Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Cystic hygromas (lymphatic malformations) are uncommon in pediatric populations and exceptionally rare in adults, often presenting as incidental surgical findings.
- Understanding the embryogenesis of cystic hygromas is crucial for explaining their diverse clinical presentations and anatomical relationships, especially with venous structures.
Observation:
- This study analyzes 9 adult cases of cervical cystic hygromas, supplementing findings with a review of 26 documented cases from existing literature.
- While modern medical imaging can suggest a diagnosis, definitive confirmation of cystic hygromas relies on post-operative histological examination.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention for cystic hygromas in adults is generally less technically demanding compared to pediatric cases.
- Recurrence rates following surgical excision of cystic hygromas in adults are reported to be low.
Implications:
- Improved pre-operative diagnosis of adult cystic hygromas is possible with advanced imaging techniques.
- The findings suggest that surgical management of adult cystic hygromas is effective with a low risk of recurrence, offering a favorable prognosis.