Macrocystic lymphatic malformation in adolescence. A case report and literature review
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Lymphangioma, Adolescent, BleomycinAbstract
Cystic lymphatic malformations are rare benign vascular anomalies affecting various anatomical surfaces. The cervicofacial region is the most commonly affected. Their diagnosis is usually prenatal through ultrasound, and their peak incidence occurs around 2 years of age, when the growth of cervical masses is highly suggestive of lymphatic malformations. Late presentations are exceptional and are usually associated with chromosomal abnormalities and/or genetic syndromes. The treatment of these abnormalities depends on the patient’s condition, the characteristics of the lesion, and the availability of personnel to perform invasive or percutaneous procedures, with surgical excision and sclerotherapy being the two most commonly used modalities in these cases. An unusual case of microcystic lymphatic malformation in a 13-year-old patient is presented, along with its diagnostic and therapeutic approach, as well as the findings from a brief updated literature review.
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