Publication: Lymhangiohemangioma of face: a case report
Date
2020
Authors
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
2091-0843
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 28 - 30
Publisher
Society of Otolaryngologists of Nepal
Abstract
Abstract:
Lymphangiohemangiomas are combined deformities of blood and lymphatic vessels. Lymphangiomas are congenital malformations of lymphatic vessels filled with clear protein rich fluid containing few lymph cells. Malformations
may be seen in different combinations of vascular and lymphatic elements. Histologically cystic channels may be filled with blood and named lymphangiohemangioma or hemangiolymphangioma according to the dominant tissue structure present. Lymphangiohemangioma clinically tend to behave as lymphangioma. lymphangiohemangioma is a rare developmental anomaly. Although there are many therapeutic options; the definitive treatment is surgical. Here we present case of a five-year-old child with a lymphangiohemangioma located in the face.
Keywords: Hemangioma, Lymphangiohemangioma, Lymphangioma, Vascular anomalies
Description
Dipendra Gautam
Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tridip Pantha
Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
Keywords
Hemangioma, Lymphangiohemangioma, Lymphangioma, Vascular anomalies