Giant retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma in a seven-months-old girl

Kushwaha, Arvind Singh; Ghritlaharey, Rajendra K; Budhwani, KS; Chanchlani, Roshan; Nanda, Monika

doi:10.4103/0971-9261.34962

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“…Clinically, cystic hygromas are large, cystic, soft, and nontender masses. They transilluminate, unless complicated by hemorrhage or infection 14 – 17 . Airway and swallowing problems may persist after neck surgery due to mucosal edema, enlargement of internal lymphangiomas, and pharyngeal loss of innervation 30 .…”

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“…Lymphangioma could be diagnosed prenatally and postnatally. Ultrasonography (USG) diagnoses the lesion in mentioned both periods of life, but CT-Scan is superior to USG since the last modality is useful in the differential diagnosis and extent of the lesion to the deeper structures of the neck, mediastinum, and thoracic cavity 12 , 14 , 15 , 17 , 18 , 31 .…”

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Giant cervical lymphangioma encompassing the neck great vessels (carotid artery and jugular vein): a case report

Hakimi¹

2023

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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Introduction and importance: Lymphangiomas are benign congenital defects affecting the lymphatic system. These lesions commonly involve the head and neck, predominantly the posterior cervical triangle. Lymphangiomas cause obstructive symptoms in the upper airway and pose an esthetic concern to the patient. Clinically, these lesions are seen as cervical swelling, and a definite diagnosis is made by ultrasonography, computerized tomography scanning, and histopathologic analysis. Herein, the author present an unusual case of an 18-month-old child presenting with a huge cervical swelling on the right side with extension to the carotid triangle (encompassing neck great vessels) as well as unilateral neck and fascial disfigurement. The patient was treated surgically with the complete excision of the mass and followed up with an excellent esthetic result. Case presentation: An 18-month-old child was brought to our teaching hospital’s pediatric surgery department with a huge cervical mass on the right side since birth. Following the completion of work-up with the laboratory and imaging (computerized tomography scan) diagnostic modalities, the patient was prepared for definite treatment. Our team approached the mass through a right neck hockey stick incision, and with the preservation of the neurovascular bundle, the mass was completely excised. The patient was followed up for 12 months on two occasions, with excellent esthetic results and no relapse. Conclusion: Lymphangiomas confined to the posterior cervical triangle are a common problem in children. Lesions extending to the anterior of the neck, especially those involving the neck neurovascular bundle, are uncommon entities. The decision to proceed with sclerotherapy or surgical excision should be justified, provided that, during the surgical procedure, the neurovascular bundle is preserved and none of the vital organs (neurovascular components) are compensated with the goal of a complete mass excision.

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Giant cervical lymphangioma encompassing the neck great vessels (carotid artery and jugular vein): a case report

Hakimi¹

2023

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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“…Lymphangiomas can also manifest in internal viscera, including in the abdomen, spleen, liver, kidney, and other areas in 5% of cases. 7,8,10,11 In the case we presented here, the massive lymphangioma is located in the region of the neck and the diagnosis of cystic hygroma was placed.…”

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“…Computed tomography (CT) examination and MRI scan can be undertaken in order to obtain a clear view and knowledge of the surrounding anatomy in order to plan surgical intervention. 7,8,10,11,[27][28][29] MRI is preferred to CT in neonates to prevent radiation exposure. USD and MRI techniques have been used in the investigation and management of the case under study here.…”

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“…head and neck regions of the body combined. 10,11 The term cystic hygroma refers to macrocystic lymphatic malformations that develop within loose areolar tissue and describes the cystic nature of these lesions. Lymphangiomas can also manifest in internal viscera, including in the abdomen, spleen, liver, kidney, and other areas in 5% of cases.…”

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A Rare Massive Congenital Cervical Lymphangioma: Case Report with Systematic Review of the Literature

Kitova¹,

Kingsley-Godwin²,

Tenev³

et al. 2023

International Journal of Infertility &Amp; Fetal Medicine

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Congenital anomalies of the lymphatic system resulting from sequestration of primitive lymphatic sacs from the normal lymphatic circulation and consisting of benign cystic masses of enlarged lymphatic vessels are referred to as lymphangiomas. They are believed to manifest from the 6th week of pregnancy when the forming lymphatic sacs unsuccessfully fail to connect to the rest of the lymphatic system or to the internal jugular vein. 1 Thus, lymphatic malformations are swellings that are made up of multiple lymphatic cysts, 1-4 which comprise many lymphatic vessels that do not connect to normal lymphatic circulation. 3,4 Their presentation ranges from small masses affecting localized areas of the skin and subcutaneous tissues to extensive swellings that can affect a whole limb or region. The sizes of the cysts vary from very small or very large-up to several centimeters across, depending on the amount of fluid they contain. The term cystic hygroma is applied to lymphangiomas developing within loose areolar connective tissue and denotes the mass effect and the cystic nature of these lesions. The term "hygroma" can be directly translated into "moist tumor" 3,4 or "water-containing tumor." 1,4 Lymphangiomas are commonly found in the neck but they can occur almost anywhere in the body. 1,3,4 Moreover, lymphatic malformations often appear to affect multiple separate parts of the body, but when investigated with MRI, it is revealed that the different swellings are linked 1,

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‘A huge congenital cervical lymphangioma’ – Case report with review of literature

Jaiswal¹,

Garg²,

Ravindranath³

et al. 2015

Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences

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Giant retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma in a seven-months-old girl

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Giant cervical lymphangioma encompassing the neck great vessels (carotid artery and jugular vein): a case report

Giant cervical lymphangioma encompassing the neck great vessels (carotid artery and jugular vein): a case report

A Rare Massive Congenital Cervical Lymphangioma: Case Report with Systematic Review of the Literature

‘A huge congenital cervical lymphangioma’ – Case report with review of literature

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