Treatment of lymphangioma circumscriptum with sclerotherapy: an ignored effective remedy

AlGhamdi, Khalid M.; Mubki, Thamer

doi:10.1111/j.1473-2165.2011.00558.x

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“…Most occur in the head and neck, only 10% occur in internal organs [4] . Fewer than 1% occur in the mesentary,omentum, and retroperitoneum [2] . Abdominal lymphangiomas are most commonly found in the mesentery of small bowel (80%), and have been suggested to result from an embryological failure of the lymphatics when primary lymphatic sacs fail to join the lymphatic system [2] .…”

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“…Fewer than 1% occur in the mesentary,omentum, and retroperitoneum [2] . Abdominal lymphangiomas are most commonly found in the mesentery of small bowel (80%), and have been suggested to result from an embryological failure of the lymphatics when primary lymphatic sacs fail to join the lymphatic system [2] . Other possible theories include acquired inflammation of lymphatic channels leading to obstruction and subsequent cystic lymphangioma [8] .…”

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Small bowel lymphangioma causing ileo-ileal intussusception in adults

Khan

Kleess

Ganga

et al. 2017

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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HighlightsLymphangioma is a benign tumor which is rarely found in gastrointestinal tract.They are mainly due to malformations of the lymphatic system.Colonoscopy and endoscopic ultrasonography are frequently used to diagnose lymphangiomas of the small bowel.The clinical presentation of abdominal lymphangioma is diverse, however typically patients are asymptomatic or have nonspecific symptoms, signs and symptoms include intermittent, cramping abdominal pain, diarrhea, fullness, abdominal mass.GI bleed occurs in cases in which abdominal lymphangioma occur within the bowel.The definitive treatment for gastrointestinal cystic lymphangioma is resection, with resection of the involved segment of bowel the most preferred procedure.However, resection of the lymphangioma can be performed endoscopically or surgically. Post surgery patients do well.

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Small bowel lymphangioma causing ileo-ileal intussusception in adults

Khan

Kleess

Ganga

et al. 2017

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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“…STS is a sclerosing agent for VM, which causes obliteration of vessels followed by adventitial fibrosis and luminal collapse [14]. STS is used for sclerotherapy in lymphangiomas in some centres and authors published their encouraging results [30,31,32]. It is found to be effective and safe sclerosant.…”

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Intralesional bleomycin versus sodium tetradecyl sulphate in the management of peripheral lymphangiomas in children: a prospective comparative study

Nayak¹,

P.K.²,

Jena³

et al. 2017

Int J Pediatr Res

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Introduction: Surgical resection in lymphangiomas is associated with high rate of complications, recurrences and total excision is not possible in every case. Therefore, sclerotherapy have emerged as alternative mode of management. It is essential to know the efficacy of the sclerosants and the merits and demerits of the agents. However, a prospective study comparing the efficacies of the sclerosing agents exclusively on lymphangioma is lacking. Methods: A prospective, comparative clinical trial was conducted in a tertiary health care pediatric institute among lymphangioma patients. Patients were divided into two groups by randomisation; Group A: patients in whom intralesional bleomycin injection was administered, Group B: patients in whom intralesional sodium tetradecyl sulphatewas administered. Both the groups were compared with respect to clinical presentation, efficacy of the drugs and side effects/complications. Result: Out of 36 patients included in this study, 18 patients were treated with intralesional bleomycin and 18 patients with intralesional sodium tetradecyl sulphate. Most common site of lymphangioma was neck (44.5%) followed by axilla in 27.7% of cases. Reduction in size was noted in 15 (83.3%) patients in group A, 9 (50%) had excellent response, while 6 (33%) had good response. Reduction in size was noted in 12 (66%) patients in group B, 5 (27%) had excellent response while 7 (38%) had good response. Conclusion: Intralesional bleomycin and sodium tetradecyl sulphate are safe and effective sclerosing agents in peripheral lymphangiomas of children, but bleomycin is more effective in reducing the size of the lesions.

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“…Although various modalities of treatment have been suggested, surgical excision is the treatment of choice for the lesions confined to superficial dermis with highest success rate. (3) Other treatment modalities include X-rays, (10) radiotherapy, (4) cryotherapy, sclerotherapy, (1) cautery, argon laser, (9) CO2 laser (7) and pulse dye laser. (8) Our patient was treated with vulvectomy with good improvement.…”

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