Mediastinal lymphangioma in an adult

Fokkema, Joanne P. I.; Paul, Marinus A.; Vrouenraets, B. C.

doi:10.1308/003588414x13946184901209

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“…Irregular thin-walled vascular structures in adipose tissue. d D2-40 stain, supporting the lymphatic differentiation of the lining endothelium [ 61 , 147 , 156 ]. Lymphangiomas are not considered true neoplasms but rather malformations of the lymphatic vasculature with progressive cystic change resulting from obstruction of lymphatic drainage [ 80 ].…”

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Mesenchymal tumours of the mediastinum—part II

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Mesenchymal tumours of the mediastinum—part II

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“…It often appears within 3 months following the procedure though late recurrence was described even after 7 years [5]. In these cases, other types of adjuvant treatment may be proposed, such as radiotherapy, laser therapy, or injection of sclerosing agents like bleomycin, sterile ethanol, hypertonic (50%) glucose solution, fibrin glue, and a streptococcal derivative called OKT-432 [7, 8]. Since these treatments are not always successful, they are mainly reserved for inoperable cases [2, 7–9].…”

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Pleural-Based Intrathoracic Cystic Lymphangioma in an Infant Mimicking a Pneumonia

Frimer

Fink

Cytter-Kuint

et al. 2019

Case Reports in Pediatrics

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Cystic lymphangioma is an uncommon benign tumor that occurs primarily in children in the cervical region. We report the first case of a pleural-based cystic lymphangioma in an infant. The patient was admitted for RUL pneumonia. Because of the persistence of the radiographic findings despite clinical improvement, a computed tomography (CT) and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan were performed. They showed a multiloculated cystic lesion in the superior posterior right hemithorax. A surgical procedure was performed with complete resection of the tumor. Histopathological examination showed a pleural-based intrathoracic multicystic lymphangioma. One year after the surgery, the patient feels well without any sign of recurrence.

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“…A histological examination with immunocytochemical staining for CD31 confirms the final diagnosis [11]. Some authors recommend complete surgical excision, usually via the right lateral thoracotomy [2,4,5,6,8,10]. Others, for example Conte et al [3], or Gorska et al [1], advocate a conservative approach (watchful waiting) if the patient is asymptomatic.…”

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“…A malignant transformation of a lymphangioma has not been observed. Approximately 200 cases of lymphangiomas in adults have so far been described in literature [6].…”

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Mediastinal lymphangioma in an adult with a tracheal bronchus

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Szymańska–Chabowska

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et al. 2017

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Introduction. Lymphangiomas, also known as cystic hygromas or cystic lymphangiomas, are cystic abnormalities of the lymph vessels and they are rare benign tumors. Tracheal bronchus (Bronchus suis or ?pig bronchus?) is a very rare congenital anomaly. The aim of this work is to present ? very rare case of ? lymphangioma with tracheal bronchus. Case outline. The article presents the rare case of a 35-year-old otherwise healthy man, who was admitted to our thoracic surgery department with a mediastinal tumor. On performing bronchoscopy a tracheal bronchus was found. A thoracic CT scan revealed a well-circumscribed mass in the superior and anterior mediastinum measuring 37 x 39 x 59 mm. First a Carlens mediastinoscopy, and then a right parasternal Chamberlain mediastinotomy were performed. The final pathological diagnosis of lymphangioma was made. In this case, surgery was not performed because the patient was asymptomatic and the tumor did not grow larger during follow-up. Conclusion. The lymphangioma of the mediastinum in an adult is a rare and benign condition with a good prognosis, but it should be considered in a differential diagnosis of mediastinal tumors. We recommend only a minimally invasive diagnostic approach (parasternal mediastinotomy) when the patient is asymptomatic.

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Mediastinal lymphangioma in an adult

Cited by 12 publications

References 6 publications

Mesenchymal tumours of the mediastinum—part II

Mesenchymal tumours of the mediastinum—part II

Pleural-Based Intrathoracic Cystic Lymphangioma in an Infant Mimicking a Pneumonia

Mediastinal lymphangioma in an adult with a tracheal bronchus

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