Therapeutic strategy for cervicofacial lymphangioma in children
Roelly, P.; Garabedian, E.N.; Attal, P.; Denoyelle, F.; Tashjian, G.
Annales d'Oto-Laryngologie et de Chirurgie Cervico Faciale Bulletin de la Societe d'Oto-Laryngologie des Hopitaux de Paris 108(4): 227-230
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-438X PMID: 1854148 Document Number: 370825
The authors report a series of 22 cervicofacial lymphagiomas treated from 1984 to 1990, and try to define a therapeutic strategy. In 11 cases, facial, laryngeal or pharyngeal extension was observed, and 1 cas showed mediastinal extension. These cases are not easily treated, and it is impossible to perform complete surgery, thus leading to recurrence. Tracheotomy was necessary in two cases. In 5 cases, the extension was limited to the cervical area and surgical exeresis was considered complete. Sclerosing injections gave variable results.