Title:A Review of the Management of Lymphangiomas
Volume: 10
Issue: 3
Author(s): Jennifer Ha, Yu-Ching Yu and Francis Lannigan
Affiliation:
Keywords:
Cystic hygroma, lymphangioma, management, head and neck, picibanil, review.
Abstract: Introduction: Lymphangioma is a rare benign cyst caused by congenital malformation of the lymphatic systems
that often occurs in the cervicofacial region. There is no consensus on its management: Observation, aspiration, injection,
cryotherapy, electrocautery, radiation, laser, ligation and excision.
Methods: We performed a literature search with the keywords “cystic hygroma”, “lymphangioma”, “management”, “OK
432” and “picibanil” from Medline, Embase and PubMed databases.
Results: We present a review of the history, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, histology, classification and management options
of cystic hygroma.
Conclusion: There is no consensus on the treatment options. It should be individualised depending on the size of the lesion,
anatomic localisation and complications.
