Sclerotherapy and Resection of a Giant Lymphatic Malformation of the Head in a Neonate

Colin Muncie, Richard Whitlock, Michael Morris, Claude Harbarger and David Sawaya

Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS, USA
Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology, University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS, USA

^*Correspondance to: Colin Muncie 

 PDF  Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.1275

Abstract

Lymphatic malformations, sometimes referred to as “lymphangiomas” are composed of malformed, dilated lymphatic channels. They should be removed either for cosmesis or function when located in the head and neck region. They have traditionally been approached surgically. However, high recurrence rates with surgery alone have caused multimodal therapy to be an attractive approach. We present a case report of a giant macrocystic lesion of the head approached with staged therapy, in an attempt to salvage the patient’s involved ear.

Keywords

Lymphatic Malformation; Neonate; Head

Cite the article

Muncie C, Whitlock R, Morris M, Harbarger C, Sawaya D. Sclerotherapy and Resection of a Giant Lymphatic Malformation of the Head in a Neonate. Clin Surg. 2016; 1: 1275.