Cervical cystic hygroma/lymphangioma: an acquired idiopathic late presentation

2005 ◽  
Vol 119 (7) ◽  
pp. 561-563 ◽  
Author(s):  
P D Karkos ◽  
M G Spencer ◽  
M Lee ◽  
B N Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Malformations ◽  
Lymphatic System ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Cystic Hygroma ◽  
Late Presentation ◽  
Histopathological Features ◽  
Neck Masses

Lymphangiomas or cystic hygromas are relatively uncommon congenital malformations of the lymphatic system which usually present in the first years of childhood. Presentation in adult life is rare. We present a case of cervical adult cystic hygroma and discuss radiological and histopathological features as well as the management of these neck masses.

scholarly journals Successful Resection of Lymphangioma of the Neck and Mediastinum Presenting as Stridor in a 12 Year Old Child

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-169
Author(s):  
Babar Irfan ◽  
Maha Tahir ◽  
Omar Irfan ◽  
Hamza Abdur Rahim Khan ◽  
Saulat H Fatimi
Keyword(s):  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Congenital Malformations ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Cystic Hygroma ◽  
Cystic Lymphangioma ◽  
Lateral Neck ◽  
Lymphatic Tissue ◽  
Benign Condition ◽  
Neck Masses ◽  
Lower Neck

Lymphangiomas are congenital malformations of lymphatic tissue. This benign condition is generally found in the neck region and is discovered by 2 years of age. Here we report the case of a 12 year old child who presented with a cervical and mediastinal cystic hygroma that had progressed to such a space occupying nature as to cause the shifting of the trachea. The entire mass was successfully resected with a lower neck incision. Our case suggests the necessity of considering cystic lymphangioma in the differential diagnosis of lateral neck masses and use of adequate imaging to substantiate the preoperative diagnosis.Cardiovasc. j. 2017; 9(2): 167-169

Clinical, MRI, and Histopathological Features of Hypothalamic Neuronal Hamartoma in a Young Vizsla

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Bibbiani ◽  
Sara Canal ◽  
Daiana Marabese ◽  
Maria T. Mandara ◽  
Greta Foiani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Malformations ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Middle Cranial Fossa ◽  
Clinical Imaging ◽  
First Report ◽  
Histopathological Features ◽  
Neurological Signs ◽  
Cranial Fossa ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Clinical Mri

ABSTRACT Human hypothalamic neuronal hamartomas are rare, nonprogressive, congenital malformations of the hypothalamus that do not expand or metastasize to other locations. A 1 yr old female vizsla was presented for progressive intracranial multifocal neurological signs already present since adoption at 3 mo of age. MRI of the brain showed an ill-defined, intra-axial, space-occupying, nonenhancing lesion located in the ventral middle cranial fossa. Histopathological examination was consistent with hypothalamic neuronal hamartoma. This is the first report describing clinical, imaging, and histopathological features of a hypothalamic neuronal hamartoma in a dog. These findings are compared with the human counterparts.

Involvement of the brachial plexus and its branches by cystic hygromas

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 282-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Shane Tubbs ◽  
Nadine Bradley ◽  
Daniel Harmon ◽  
Todd C. Hankinson ◽  
David R. Kelly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Retrospective Review ◽  
Lymphatic System ◽  
Cystic Hygroma ◽  
Lymphatic Malformations

Lymphatic malformations that involve the nervous system are uncommon. The authors review their experience with involvement of the brachial plexus and its branches by cystic hygromas. A retrospective review of the authors' experience with pathology of the pediatric brachial plexus revealed 4 cases involving patients with compression of this structure and its branches due to cystic hygroma. Although such cases are apparently rare, the neurosurgeon should consider malformations of the lymphatic system in the differential diagnosis of masses involving the brachial plexus and its branches.

Huge Post-traumatic Cystic Hygroma, Combination of Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatment Methods: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ehsan Hedayat ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Nabian
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Lymphatic System ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Cystic Hygroma ◽  
Cystic Lymphangioma ◽  
Posterior Aspect ◽  
Treatment Methods ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Non Surgical Treatment

Background: Cystic hygroma (cystic lymphangioma) is a malformation of the lymphatic system. It is rare in adults and trauma may be the cause in some cases. Surgical and non-surgical treatment methods have been described in the management of cystic hygroma. Case Report: A 38-year-old woman, known case of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), presented a huge cystic formation in the posterior aspect of her thigh following trauma. We treated the patient using a combination of three treatment methods including surgical excision, intra-cavity bleomycin injection, and post-operative use of compression pants. Conclusion: Huge post-traumatic cystic hygroma in adults is rare. By the combination of the above three therapeutic regimens, there was no cystic lesion recurrence after eight months.

Congenital malformations of the cervicothoracic lymphatic system: embryology and pathogenesis.

Radiographics ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1175-1189 ◽  
Author(s):  
D P Zadvinskis ◽  
M T Benson ◽  
H H Kerr ◽  
A A Mancuso ◽  
A A Cacciarelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Congenital Malformations ◽  
Lymphatic System

scholarly journals Fetal axillary lymphangioma

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 2198
Author(s):  
Rosalia S. Coutada ◽  
Joao P. Silva ◽  
Domingos C. Ribeiro ◽  
Paula M. Pinheiro
Keyword(s):  
Tumor Growth ◽  
Lymphatic System ◽  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Cystic Hygroma ◽  
Fetal Anemia ◽  
Common Site ◽  
Fetal Hydrops ◽  
Abnormal Karyotype ◽  
Live Births

Lymphangioma is a rare congenital malformation of the lymphatic system that occur in 1 per 6000 live births. The most common site of lymphangioma is the neck (also named cystic hygroma), accounting for 75% of the cases, and it is strongly related to aneuploidies. Axillary location is very rare and appears not to be associated with chromosomal abnormalities. Tumor growth, fetal anemia secondary to intralesional bleeding, hydrops fetalis and shoulder dystocia are possible obstetric complications of this condition. The prognosis is generally good in the absence of abnormal karyotype, fetal hydrops or extension of the lymphangioma to adjacent tissues. Surgical excision or sclerotherapy are the main treatment choices. The authors present a case of a right fetal axillary lymphangioma and review the literature.

scholarly journals Adult-onset giant cervical cystic hygroma with pressure manifestations on aerodigestive tract, managed surgically: reporting of a rare case

2019 ◽  
Vol 101 (3) ◽  
pp. e84-e87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaled Elshaar ◽  
Laila AbuAleid
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Lymphatic System ◽  
Paraffin Section ◽  
Cystic Hygroma ◽  
Cystic Mass ◽  
Adult Onset ◽  
Neck Swelling ◽  
Phrenic Nerves ◽  
Progressive Dysphagia

Cystic hygroma is a benign congenital malformation of the lymphatic system that occurs in children younger than two years of age. Hygroma commonly presents in head and neck but can be present anywhere. It is rarely seen in adults. We report the case of a 28-year-old woman who presented with a huge painless right-sided cystic neck swelling of 11 months duration, associated with progressive dysphagia and difficulty in breathing when lying supine or on her left side. Clinically, the swelling occupied both right anterior and posterior triangles of her neck with impalpable right carotid pulsations. Computed tomography revealed a cystic mass lesion. The mass was excised totally through right supraclavicular incision, after identification of the great auricular, spinal accessory and phrenic nerves. Paraffin section confirmed the diagnosis of cystic hygroma. After an uneventful postoperative period the patient was discharged and has had no recurrence to date.

scholarly journals Rare case of cystic hygroma in the epidural space resulting in multilevel spinal cord compression

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. e230326
Author(s):  
Christopher Payne ◽  
Michael J Gigliotti ◽  
Alejandro Castellvi ◽  
Alexander Yu
Keyword(s):  
Epidural Space ◽  
Lymphatic System ◽  
Benign Lesion ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Cystic Hygroma ◽  
Lymphatic Tissue ◽  
Lower Extremity Weakness ◽  
History Of ◽  
Mass Lesions

Lymphangioma, or cystic hygroma, involving the epidural space and spinal soft tissue, is a rare benign lesion consisting of an abnormal collection of lymphatic tissue isolated from the normal lymphatic system. This case report is the most extensive case of cystic hygroma involving the spine reported in the literature. A 23-year-old man with a history of cystic hygromas of the neck and thorax presented with bilateral upper and lower extremity weakness that progressively worsened over 3 months. A left hemilaminectomy from C4 to T5 with endoscopic exploration and cyst drainage was performed. At last follow-up, the patient was ambulating and returned to work. Aggressive decompression of mass lesions resulting in myelopathy, such as the spinal cystic hygromas, resulted in improved motor function as well as overall function status.

Design of an In Vitro Migration Chamber for Quantifying the Homing Patterns of Parasitic Worms

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin D. Parsons ◽  
Timothy Kassis ◽  
J. Brandon Dixon
Keyword(s):  
Lymphatic Vessel ◽  
Lymphatic System ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Parasitic Disease ◽  
Ability To Work ◽  
Dermal Layer ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
And Function ◽  
Parasitic Worms

Lymphatic filariasis, a parasitic disease often resulting in severe lymphatic dysfunction and lymphedema, is perpetuated by an invasion of worms, delivered through mosquito bites, that reside, mature, and reproduce in the human lymphatic system. The disease cycle begins with stage 3 larvae (L3) leaving the mosquito and penetrating the dermal layer of the human while the mosquito is feeding where it eventually makes its way to a collecting lymphatic vessel where it resides for its adult life (up to 10 years) [1]. While many infected individuals will remain asymptomatic, a subset of patients will develop reconstruction of the tissue structure and the extreme swelling of the arms, legs, genitals and/or breasts. This elephantiasis occurs in over 10 million people worldwide and has a harsh negative effect on the infected individual’s ability to work and function in society.

scholarly journals Anaplastic Carcinoma Thyroid in a Young Child – an Extremely Rare Occurrence

2018 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 150-152
Author(s):  
Suresh Chandra Sharma ◽  
Pirabu Sakthivel ◽  
Sarath Raveendran ◽  
Chirom Amit Singh ◽  
Tripti Nakra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Thyroid Carcinoma ◽  
Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma ◽  
Anaplastic Carcinoma ◽  
Differential Diagnoses ◽  
Rare Occurrence ◽  
Histopathological Features ◽  
Neck Masses ◽  
Emergency Tracheostomy ◽  
Thyroid Swelling

Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC), one of the most aggressive malignancies, is extremely rare in childhood. We present a case of 5-yearold child who presented with rapidly progressing thyroid swelling and stridor, for which she underwent emergency tracheostomy and biopsy. Histopathological features were suggestive of ATC and the patient died within two months after diagnosis. ATC, though very rare in childhood, should be kept in the differential diagnoses of rapidly enlarging neck masses in children. To the best of our knowledge, this is the youngest case of ATC reported in literature.

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