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: 10.3109/09513590.2012.664190Document 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.