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Revista de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC

2014, Number 4

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An Med Asoc Med Hosp ABC 2014; 59 (4)

Cystic hemangiolymphangioma of the neck. Case report

Agüero ME, Rojas RGA, Islas DA

Language: Spanish
References: 15
Page: 299-303
PDF size: 531.91 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: Hemangiolymphangiomas are malformations composed of a combination of lymphatic and blood vessels; they behave as lymphangiomas circumscriptum. They are believed to be caused by anomalous embryological development of the lymphatic and vascular system, leading to the formation of a rapidly growing tumor. There are multiple therapeutic options; the definitive treatment is surgical. Material and methods: We present the case of a five-year-old female patient with a hemangiolymphangioma located in the neck. A single cystic-solid tumor was identified using ultrasound and contrasted computed axial tomography. An aspiration biopsy was performed, followed by surgical resection of the tumor. Results: Through pathological anatomy, we determined that it was a cystic hemangiolymphangioma. Conclusion: Diagnosis may be clinical, however, deep lesions are identified best by magnetic resonance and computed axial tomography. The definitive diagnosis is based on a histopathological study.


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