Naslov
Cervical cystic lymphangioma in a pediatric patient: a case report

Autori
Jupek, Nikolina ; Jerkić, Lea ; Bilić, Mario

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, stručni

Izvornik
Liječnički vjesnik Vol. 144 Supp. 2: Sensing the World: Otorhinolaryngology & Ophthalmology / - , 2022, 57-57

Skup
17th Croatian Student Summit Sensing the World: Otorhinolaryngology & Ophthalmology (CROSS17)

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 27.04.2022. - 30.04.2022

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Recenziran

Ključne riječi
cervical cystic lymphangioma, respiratory failure, surgical excision

Sažetak
Cystic lymphangiomas are benign congenital malformations of the lymphatic system characterized by multilocular cystic cavities filled with fluid. Most commonly they are found among the pediatric population. They have a strong predilection for the cervicofacial region. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of a 14-month- old female patient who presented with left-sided swelling of the neck which was present at birth. The swelling had progressively increased in size after an episode of upper respiratory tract infection. After admission to the hospital, routine tests were made. Her complete blood count and other biochemical parameters were within normal limits. Fine needle aspiration cytology was performed unsuccessfully. On the first night of hospitalization, the patient developed respiratory failure so Computed Tomography was delayed. Conventional X-ray images showed a deviation of the trachea and larynx to the right and a large shadow covering the left side of the neck. Ultrasound revealed 7 – 8 hypoechoic and hyperechoic round and elliptic areas and the largest one was located in the submental region. Complete surgical excision of the lesion was done. Postoperatively patient recovered well, without any complications. Histopathological examination of tissue confirmed the diagnosis of cystic lymphangioma. The patient has been followed up for 8 months with no evidence of disease recurrence. CONCLUSION: Lymphangiomas are most often asymptomatic and require no treatment, but sometimes they can cause potentially fatal complications. Complete surgical excision is recommended for lesions that persist, enlarge, or produce obstructive symptoms

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biotehnologija u biomedicini (prirodno područje, biomedicina i zdravstvo, biotehničko područje)

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