Oral lymphangioma - Case reports and review of literature

Abstract

Lymphangioma is a benign hamartomatous hyperplasia of lymphatic vessels. Majority of them are superficial, but a few may extend deeply into the connective tissue. Intraoral lymphangiomas occur more frequently on the dorsum of tongue, followed by palate, buccal mucosa, gingiva, and lips. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice. The prognosis is good for most patients, although large tumors of neck/tongue may result in airway obstruction and death. This case report series discusses the clinical features, histopathology, and treatment of lymphangioma.

Lymphangioma of the Tongue - A Case Report and Review of Literature

“…Lymphangiomas have a marked predilection for the head and neck region, which accounts for about 75% of all cases and about 50% of these lesions are noted at birth and around 90% develop by two years of age. However, diagnosis of lymphangioma in adults is a rare occurrence [2]. The clinical appearance of lymphangioma depends on the extension of the lesion.…”

Acute neonatal presentation of a lymphatic malformation

“…The majority of them are superficial, but a few may extend deeply into the connective tissue. Lymphatic malformations that are located intraorally occur more frequently on the dorsum of tongue, followed by palate, buccal mucosa, gingiva and lips 4. Lymphatic malformations, presumed to be due to embryological development failure of endothelial outgrowths from the venous system to reconnect to the more central lymphatic vessels, usually present as an uncomplicated mass1 3; however, when located in the oropharynx symptoms of respiratory distress may develop after diagnosis in 11–27% of the patients 5.…”

“…Treatment is necessary as these malformations rarely regress spontaneously 1 3 4. Since long, surgical resection of lymphatic malformations has been the mainstay of the treatment, especially for microcystic lesions 2 3 6.…”

Anaesthetic Management of a Huge Oral Lymphangioma in a Neonate

“…[7] Carbon dioxide laser has been used in some cases but surgical excision still is considered the treatment of choice. [8,9] Anesthetic Management Of Oral Lymphangioma:. [10] The pediatric and neonatal airway management has intrinsic problems peculiar to that age group.…”