Head and Neck Lymphatic Malformations

Vascular anomalies correspond to a group of lesions related to disorders of vascular development, which to date remain a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for treating physicians.  Lymphatic malformations (LM) are congenital malformations that manifest as benign hamartomatous tumors of the lymph...

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Main Authors: ILSON SEPULVEDA, Aristides A. Capizzano, Francisco Rivas-Rodriguez, Allison Baez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SJORANM GmbH (Ltd.) 2024-11-01
Series:Swiss Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
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Online Access:https://sjoranm.com/sjoranm/article/view/45
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Summary:Vascular anomalies correspond to a group of lesions related to disorders of vascular development, which to date remain a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for treating physicians.  Lymphatic malformations (LM) are congenital malformations that manifest as benign hamartomatous tumors of the lymphatic vessels with a marked predilection for the head, neck and oral cavity. In general terms, LM are classified as macrocystic, microcystic or a combination of both depending on the size of the lesion, which can lead to anatomical alterations and even functional deficits. The aim of this article is to provide a brief and accurate review of head and neck lymphatic malformations considering their clinical aspects, imaging tools and treatment options.
ISSN:2813-7221