Macroglossia secondary to lymphangioma of the deep neck space: Report of two cases
Lymphangioma is a rare, benign, and hamartomatous tumor of the lymphatic vessels that shows a marked predilection for the head and neck region. When this tumor occurs on the tongue or mouth floor or in the deep neck space, blockage of the efferent lymphatic vessels can result in secondary macrogloss...
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doaj-fe3f91b0e6bf42c386ce0cd83aadee862020-11-24T21:01:10ZengKorean Pediatric SocietyKorean Journal of Pediatrics1738-10612092-72582010-01-015319710210.3345/kjp.2010.53.1.97Macroglossia secondary to lymphangioma of the deep neck space: Report of two casesHan-Gil ChoSoo-Young KimEun-Song SongJoon-Kyoo LeeYoung-Youn ChoiLymphangioma is a rare, benign, and hamartomatous tumor of the lymphatic vessels that shows a marked predilection for the head and neck region. When this tumor occurs on the tongue or mouth floor or in the deep neck space, blockage of the efferent lymphatic vessels can result in secondary macroglossia. We report here two patients who showed unusual macroglossia from birth. Initially, there was no noticeable cervical or mandibular swelling. However, mandibular swellings were noted during follow-up examinations, which led to MRI scans on the two infant patients at 5 months and 5 weeks of age, respectively. Subsequently, both patients were diagnosed with lymphangioma or lymphangiohemangioma in the deep neck space.http://www.kjp.or.kr/upload/2010530116-20100241203641.PDF |
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Han-Gil Cho Soo-Young Kim Eun-Song Song Joon-Kyoo Lee Young-Youn Choi Macroglossia secondary to lymphangioma of the deep neck space: Report of two cases Korean Journal of Pediatrics |
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Macroglossia secondary to lymphangioma of the deep neck space: Report of two cases |
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Macroglossia secondary to lymphangioma of the deep neck space: Report of two cases |
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Macroglossia secondary to lymphangioma of the deep neck space: Report of two cases |
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Macroglossia secondary to lymphangioma of the deep neck space: Report of two cases |
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Macroglossia secondary to lymphangioma of the deep neck space: Report of two cases |
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macroglossia secondary to lymphangioma of the deep neck space: report of two cases |
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Korean Pediatric Society |
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Korean Journal of Pediatrics |
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1738-1061 2092-7258 |
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Lymphangioma is a rare, benign, and hamartomatous tumor of the lymphatic vessels that shows a marked predilection for the head and neck region. When this tumor occurs on the tongue or mouth floor or in the deep neck space, blockage of the efferent lymphatic vessels can result in secondary macroglossia. We report here two patients who showed unusual macroglossia from birth. Initially, there was no noticeable cervical or mandibular swelling. However, mandibular swellings were noted during follow-up examinations, which led to MRI scans on the two infant patients at 5 months and 5 weeks of age, respectively. Subsequently, both patients were diagnosed with lymphangioma or lymphangiohemangioma in the deep neck space. |
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