Lymphangioma of Tongue: A Rare Entity

Kheur, Supriya; Routray, Samapika; Ingale, Yashwant; Desai, Rajiv S.

doi:10.5866/3.3.635

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“…The definition of lymphangioma, first described in 1828 by Redenbacher (apud Martinot, 1997), still controversial today. They neither become malignant nor have a familial tendency [6]. Lymphangiomas are believed to arise from lymph sac sequestration and enlarge due to inadequate drainage, from lack of communication with the central lymphatic channels or excessive secretion of lining cells [7] [8].…”

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Cystic Lymphangioma on the Floor of the Oral Cavity Extending to the Submandibular Region in Adult Patients

M’jahad¹,

Benmansour²,

Taleuan³

et al. 2020

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Lymphatic malformation (ML), formerly called cystic lymphangioma is a benign hamartomatous tumor of lymphatic vessels. The onset of lymphangiomas is either at birth (60% to 70%) or up to two years of age (90%) and rare in adults. These malformations can occur in any region of the body, Lymphangiomas have marked predilection for the head and neck region (50%-70%). The most common location in the mouth is the dorsum of tongue. If the positive diagnosis is generally easy, the therapeutic management remains controversial. We report the clinical case of a 23-year-old adult patient with cystic lymphangioma on the floor of the oral cavity extending gradually to the right submandibular region. The clinically suspected tumor was thoroughly explored using tomodensitometry. The treatment consisted of complete resection by a cervicotomy with histological examination confirming the macroscopic diagnosis of cystic lymphangioma. Follow-up at 3 years showed no recurrence.

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Cystic Lymphangioma on the Floor of the Oral Cavity Extending to the Submandibular Region in Adult Patients

M’jahad¹,

Benmansour²,

Taleuan³

et al. 2020

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“…They most likely represent developmental malformations that arise from sequestrations of lymphatic tissue that do not communicate normally with the rest of the lymphatic system [18, 19]. …”

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“…Like our case, oral lymphangioma occurs frequently on anterior two-thirds of the tongue with superficial location and pebbly surface. However, deeply located lesions were also reported that cause diffuse swelling, termed macroglossia [18, 19]. …”

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Nonneoplastic Tongue Swellings of Lymphatic and Lymphocytic Origin: Three Case Reports

Aziz

Yussif

2016

Case Reports in Dentistry

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Tongue is formed of a mass of muscles and salivary gland embedded in anterior highly vascular and posterior lymphoid stroma and covered by specialized surface epithelium. Growths from all of these heterogonous components may occur resulting in a wide variation in clinical features and behavior, ranging from self-limiting to aggressive lesions. Therefore, surgical excision is the treatment of choice. The aim of the current study is to report three different lesions that came to the Oral Surgery Department in the Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University. Following clinical and histopathological examination, the diagnosis of reactive lymphoproliferative lesion, cystic lymphoepithelial lesion, and developmental lymphatic vessel malformation was reached.

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“…Lymphangiomas are hamartomatous, congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. [ 5 ] They are believed to arise from lymph sac sequestration and enlarge due to inadequate drainage, from lack of communication with the central lymphatic channels or excessive secretion of lining cells. [ 6 ]…”

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“…Among these treatment modalities, surgical excision continues to be integral to management in many cases. [ 5 ]…”

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Lymphangioma Circumscriptum in an Adult: An Unusual Oral Presentation

Ganesh

Sangeetha

Narayanan

et al. 2013

Journal of Clinical Imaging Science

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Lymphangioma is a benign hamartomatous tumor of lymphatic vessels. This lymphatic malformation is characterized by an abnormal proliferation of lymphatic vessels. Extra-oral lymphangiomas occur more frequently in the neck region predominantly in the posterior triangle, while intra-oral lymphangiomas are commonly seen in the tongue mainly on the dorsum surface. Various imaging modalities such as ultrasound and color Doppler are very useful in viewing the extent of the lesion. In most of the cases, surgical excision is the treatment of choice. The prognosis is good for most patients, but recurrence has also been reported in some cases, presumably because the lesion is interwoven between muscle fibers, preventing complete removal. This case report discusses the clinical features, color Doppler imaging, histopathology, and treatment of lymphangioma.

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Lymphangioma of Tongue: A Rare Entity

Cited by 16 publications

References 6 publications

Cystic Lymphangioma on the Floor of the Oral Cavity Extending to the Submandibular Region in Adult Patients

Cystic Lymphangioma on the Floor of the Oral Cavity Extending to the Submandibular Region in Adult Patients

Nonneoplastic Tongue Swellings of Lymphatic and Lymphocytic Origin: Three Case Reports

Lymphangioma Circumscriptum in an Adult: An Unusual Oral Presentation

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