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New Treatment Options for Lymphangioma in Infants and Children
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New Treatment Options for Lymphangioma in Infants and Children

Chantal M Giguère, Nancy M Bauman and Richard J. H Smith
Annals of otology, rhinology & laryngology, Vol.111(12), pp.1066-1075
12/2002
DOI: 10.1177/000348940211101202
PMID: 12498366

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Abstract

Lymphangiomas are congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. These lesions occur most often in the head and neck area, and their treatment continues to be a challenge. Fortunately, a number of advances have occurred in the diagnosis and management of lymphatic malformations in the past decade. The purpose of this article is to clarify the embryology, pathogenesis, histopathology, and classification of these lesions, as well as to describe their various forms of clinical presentation. We provide a complete review of the diagnostic measures available and thoroughly discuss new therapeutic interventions proposed to treat lymphangiomas.
lymphangioma congenital malformation OK-432 cervicofacial malformation cystic hygroma head and neck tumor lymphovenous malformation

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