Abstract
Introduction: Lymphangioma is a rare benign cyst caused by congenital malformation of the lymphatic systems that often occurs in the cervicofacial region. There is no consensus on its management: Observation, aspiration, injection, cryotherapy, electrocautery, radiation, laser, ligation and excision.
Methods: We performed a literature search with the keywords “cystic hygroma”, “lymphangioma”, “management”, “OK 432” and “picibanil” from Medline, Embase and PubMed databases.
Results: We present a review of the history, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, histology, classification and management options of cystic hygroma.
Conclusion: There is no consensus on the treatment options. It should be individualised depending on the size of the lesion, anatomic localisation and complications.
Keywords: Cystic hygroma, lymphangioma, management, head and neck, picibanil, review.
Current Pediatric Reviews
Title:A Review of the Management of Lymphangiomas
Volume: 10 Issue: 3
Author(s): Jennifer Ha, Yu-Ching Yu and Francis Lannigan
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Keywords: Cystic hygroma, lymphangioma, management, head and neck, picibanil, review.
Abstract: Introduction: Lymphangioma is a rare benign cyst caused by congenital malformation of the lymphatic systems that often occurs in the cervicofacial region. There is no consensus on its management: Observation, aspiration, injection, cryotherapy, electrocautery, radiation, laser, ligation and excision.
Methods: We performed a literature search with the keywords “cystic hygroma”, “lymphangioma”, “management”, “OK 432” and “picibanil” from Medline, Embase and PubMed databases.
Results: We present a review of the history, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, histology, classification and management options of cystic hygroma.
Conclusion: There is no consensus on the treatment options. It should be individualised depending on the size of the lesion, anatomic localisation and complications.
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Ha Jennifer, Yu Yu-Ching and Lannigan Francis, A Review of the Management of Lymphangiomas, Current Pediatric Reviews 2014; 10 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1573396309666131209210751
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