| ¹ßÇ¥Çü½Ä :
|
Á¢¼ö¹øÈ£ - 990076 HNPX08 |
| MANAGEMENT OF FLOOR OF THE MOUTH LYMPHANGIOMA WITH MACROGLOSSIA IN A 9-
MONTH OLD MALE |
| DEP. OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD AND NECK SURGERY, CAGAYAN VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER |
| RANDY KINMONGO BERSAMIN,
RANDY K. BERSAMIN, CHRISTIAN VION B. GUZMAN,MARIEFLOR CHRISTY M.GARCIA-ELGINCOLIN, OMAR A. RAMOS
|
Objective:
To present a case of a lymphangioma of the floor of the mouth with macroglossia and to
identify the dilemma on the diagnosis and management for a pediatric case.
Results: This case presented with a varied problems in the diagnosis and management of a 9
month old male apparently well with a noticeable tongue protrusion upon birth. Massive tongue
enlargement, drooling of saliva, and feeding difficulty was seen few days after he accidentally
tripped while playing. He underwent tracheostomy under total intravenous anesthesia to secure
the airway. On MRI, the mass was consistent with lymphatic malformation of the floor of the
mouth (lymphangioma). Initially managed conservatively with two sessions of intralesional
sclerotherapy using bleomycin. Due to persistent macroglossia, partial reduction glossectomy
was done.
Conclusion: Lymphangioma is benign vascular lesions that arise from embryological
disturbances of the lymphatic system. Management should be multidisciplinary especially in
pediatric population. Imaging is essential and management of vital structures should be
prioritized. Excision is reserved after conservative measures and life threatening conditions.
|
|