Unusual regression of severe recurrent lymphatic malformation of a face after contraception and pregnancy

Mestak, O.; Mestak, J.; Pokorna, K.; Bruna, J.; Sukop, A.

Gynecological Endocrinology the Official Journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology 28(10): 764-766

2012


ISSN/ISBN: 1473-0766
PMID: 22400984
DOI: 10.3109/09513590.2012.664190
Document Number: 535332
We report the case of a female who had suffered from progressive lymphatic malformation in the orbito-temporal region since childhood. Many surgical interventions were performed, including radical excision and shunt drainage. Despite aggressive surgical treatment, recurrence was observed after every intervention. Eventually, the condition regressed after the patient began taking a contraceptive. Moreover, it virtually disappeared after pregnancy.

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