Lymphatic malformation: Predictive factors for recurrence

Abstract

On the basis of the findings of this case series, lymphatic malformations that are found to be nonencapsulated and infiltrative by intraoperative or histologic assessment are more likely to recur.

Complete Surgical Excision with Keeping Drain Tube in Situ for 2 to 3 Weeks in the Treatment of Cystic Hygroma: A study of 5 years

“…Patient is followed up 3 monthly up to 6 month and asked to contact if any complication or recurrence. There were negligible complications and recurrence rate was very low: only in 1 patient (4.76%), in comparison to the published data of recurrence rate of 10-40% 9 .…”

Did the use of crutches in an elderly patient activate a dormant subclavian lymphatic malformation?—a case report

“…Between 65% and 75% are diagnosed at birth, and nearly 90% are clinically detected by the end of the second year of life (Fliegelman et al 2000, Kennedy et al 2001. Occurrence in adults is extremely rare and usually represents late recurrence of a lymphatic malformation treated earlier.…”

“…The additional endothelial sprouts could spread the lesion further into areas of least resistance, invading tissue planes, and even penetrating into the mediastinum (Fliegelman et al 2000). Although various methods of treatment have been attempted (Kennedy et al 2001), complete excision of the cystic mass effectively relieves the acute mass effect on the vessels, and hence the arm swelling.…”

Bilateral Cervical Lymphangioma of The Neck In An Adult: A Rare Case with Review of Literature

“…[18] Immunohistochemistry may reveal polyclonal B lymphocytes mixed with T cells. [19] Microscopically, these lesions appear as endothelial-lined lymphatic spaces with intervening fibrous tissue and lymphoid aggregates. [20] Various differential diagnoses viz.…”