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01-04-2005 | Miscellaneous

Cystic lymphangioma in adults: can trauma be the trigger?

Authors: M. K. Aneeshkumar, Su Kale, M. Kabbani, V. C. David

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 4/2005

Abstract

Cystic lymphangioma is a rare congenital anomaly of the lymphatic system. Most lesions present in infancy or early childhood with a swelling in the head and neck region. We report the case of a lady who presented with a cystic swelling in the suprascapular region that appeared after a fall on outstretched hands. Repeated aspiration and depomedrone injection failed to prevent recurrence. Surgical excision achieved complete removal, and histology showed the lesion as cystic lymphangioma, a rare condition to appear on the shoulder in an adult after trauma.

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Title: Cystic lymphangioma in adults: can trauma be the trigger?
Authors: M. K. Aneeshkumar
Su Kale
M. Kabbani
V. C. David
Publication date: 01-04-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 4/2005
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-004-0780-6

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