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Shenoy S, Vijendra, Bajpai, Sanchit, Reddy, Nayanika, Shirali, Arun, Rai, Sharada |
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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery; Jun2024, Vol. 76 Issue 3, p2765-2769, 5p |
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Lymphangiomas are congenital benign lesions commonly seen in pediatric age group with a rare occurrence in the region of head and neck, commonly presenting as asymptomatic masses. Cervical lymphangioma is a rare entity among adults, and giant sized lymphangiomas in this region have sparse mention in literature. This case report describes the rare presentation of a giant cervical lymphangioma and the challenges involved to treat such masses in the region of head and neck. We encountered a rare case of a 52 year old female who presented with a 10 × 5 cm swelling in the right posterior triangle of neck swelling since 6 months extending from skull base up till clavicle. Pathological and radiological entities confirmed the lesion as a "giant cervical lymphangioma". Head and neck lymphangiomas are congenital lesions of benign origin. Lymphangiomas have been classified as macrocystic if larger than 2 cm, and microcystic if less than 2 cm. Our description of a macrocystic 10 × 6 cm lesion is hence definitely one of the largest cervical lymphangiomas encountered till date. It's a problematic and arduous plan of treatment for such masses in head and neck with a high chance of recurrence if incompletely removed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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