530 results match your criteria: "Oral Lymphangiomas"

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  • Hamartomas are tumor-like growths that originate from the tissue at their site but stop growing and can't become cancerous; they include various types such as hemangiomas and lymphangiomas.
  • Lymphangiomas are benign growths resulting from abnormal lymphatic vessel development, typically occurring in children under 2 years old and mostly found in the head and neck area.
  • The case presented involves a rare instance of lymphangioma in the lower lip of a 45-year-old male, diagnosed through clinical evaluation, ultrasound, and histopathology, making it a notable example due to its uncommon location and the patient's age.
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  • Oral swellings and ulcers in newborns can cause anxiety for parents, but early detection and proper diagnosis are crucial for effective management.
  • Lymphangiomas are benign tumors resulting from malformed lymphatic vessels that can accumulate lymph fluid, leading to enlargement.
  • This text discusses a rare case of a neonate born with a cystic mucosal swelling in the upper gum area.
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Lympangioma cavernosum in the abdominal cavity is a rare benign tumour. In most cases, such tumours are diagnosed in the oral cavity and neck. The aim of this paper is to present our clinical observations and review of existing literature to draw attention to this disease.

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To present experience and evaluate the safety and efficacy of surgery combined with bleomycin irrigation for the management of head and neck lymphatic malformations in children. The medical records of all patients with cervical-facial lymphatic malformations who presented to Shanghai Children's Hospital from August 2014 to December 2020 were reviewed. 97 children were divided into surgery group(81 cases) and sclerotherapy group(16 cases).

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Pancreatic lesions are more commonly identified nowadays with the widespread use of imaging investigations. Pancreatic lesions are heterogeneous groups of pathologies with different behavior and prognosis. It is quite difficult to differentiate these lesions because of the shared clinical manifestation and the overlapping imaging features of these lesions.

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Lymphangioma of Gingiva: A Rare Case Report.

Niger Med J

December 2021

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana, India.

One of the unconventional congenital hamartomas of the lymphatic vessels, are termed as Lymphangiomas, with a common age of diagnosis from birth to early childhood. These occurrences are most commonly seen in the region of head and neck while still being uncommon in the oral cavity. Clinically they can be superficial or deep with superficial lesions showing a pebbly surface and deeper lesions being more diffuse.

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Sirolimus is an effective oral treatment for pediatric patients with lymphangioma. The present clinical study in 15 children (0.12-16.

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Article Synopsis
  • Cervicofacial lymphatic malformations (LMs) are challenging to treat due to their complex nature and often require new approaches when traditional methods fail.
  • This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of an intermittent oral sirolimus regimen as a second-line treatment for pediatric patients with refractory cervicofacial LMs.
  • Results showed significant symptom reduction and lesion improvement in patients, with manageable side effects, suggesting sirolimus is a viable alternative for treatment after traditional therapies do not work.
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Oral lymphatic malformations: A multicenter study of 208 cases and literature review.

Head Neck

November 2021

Department of Oral Pathology and Surgery, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Background: To evaluate the frequency and analyze demographic and clinical characteristics of individuals with a histopathological diagnosis of oral lymphatic malformations (OLMs).

Methods: A multicenter study was performed, collecting biopsy record data from a consortium of Brazilian Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Centers. A review was also conducted to compare this data with cases already available in the literature.

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A Long-term Follow-up of Mandibular Deviation Caused by Congenital Cervical Lymphangioma Treated with an Orthodontic Approach.

J Contemp Dent Pract

June 2021

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Tokushima, Japan, Phone: +81-88-6337356,e-mail:

Aim: To report a treatment case of mandibular deviation caused by congenital cervical lymphangioma with traditional orthodontic techniques, following-up by 10-year retention.

Background: Lymphangiomas, developmental anomalies, can induce various disturbances of swallowing, mastication, speech, breathing, and skeletal deformities as well as psychological stress and anxiety for the patient and their family. Lymphangiomas are benign with virtually no possibility of turning into a malignant lesion, so clinical management aims to treat the patient functionally.

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Lymphangioma is a known, but rare manifestation of Noonan syndrome. We present the case of disseminated and circumscribed cutaneous lymphangiomas in the context of Noonan syndrome. Oral rapamycin is a promising treatment in these extensive and morbidity-causing cases.

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Oral manifestations and dental care management of a young patient with lymphangioma of the tongue: A case report.

Clin Case Rep

July 2021

Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry Department Faculty of Dental Medicine of Monastir Monastir Tunisia.

Children with lymphangioma of the tongue may require a close collaboration between physician and dentist to establish preventive, conservative approaches, and eradicate any sources of dental infections before undertaking immunosuppressive therapy.

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Salivary gland neoplasms are uncommon, and most exhibit epithelial differentiation. Mesenchymal neoplasms of the salivary gland are rare, and the incidence ranges from 1.9% to 5%.

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We present a challenging case of HIV-related lymphangioma-like Kaposi sarcoma (LLKS) affecting the oral cavity. A 54-year-old Brazilian male patient was referred to our center complaining of bleeding lesions affecting the oral cavity for 2 months. Interestingly, these oral lesions were the first clinical manifestation of HIV infection.

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Primary lymphangioma of palatine tonsil.

J Oral Maxillofac Pathol

March 2021

Department of Pathology, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

Lymphangiomas are benign congenital tumors of the lymphatic system. Tonsillar lymphangiomas are extremely rare. Histopathological confirmation is essential to make the correct diagnosis.

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[Clinical analysis of 40 newborns with head and neck occupying lesions].

Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi

May 2021

Department of Neonatel Intensive Care Unit, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China.

To investigate the clinical features, diagnoses and treatments of head and neck occupying lesions in newborns. All newborns with head and neck occupying lesions admitted to Neonatel Intensive Care Unit of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University form January 2014 to November 2019 were included. There were 23 males and 17 females, admission age was from 2 d-28 d, and the clinical manifestations, examinations, treatments and outcomes were evaluated.

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Dysregulation of Amphiregulin stimulates the pathogenesis of cystic lymphangioma.

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A

May 2021

Department of Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan;

Along with blood vessels, lymphatic vessels play an important role in the circulation of body fluid and recruitment of immune cells. Postnatal lymphangiogenesis commonly occurs from preexisting lymphatic vessels by sprouting, which is induced by lymphangiogenic factors such as vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF-C). However, the key signals and cell types that stimulate pathological lymphangiogenesis, such as human cystic lymphangioma, are less well known.

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Sialolithiasis of minor salivary gland: a challenging diagnostic dilemma.

J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg

April 2021

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Athens, Athens, Greece.

Minor salivary gland sialolithiasis (MSGS) is a not uncommon oral mucosal disease. Its clinical appearance may mimic a mucocyst or other benign submucosal overgrowth. Stasis of saliva, which accompanies MSGS, usually results in minor salivary gland inflammation, with a chronic sialadenitis appearance.

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Prenatal Diagnosis of Fetal Oral Masses by Ultrasound Combined With Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

J Ultrasound Med

March 2022

Department of Medical Ultrasonic, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.

Objectives: To analyze the imaging manifestations of common fetal oral masses by ultrasound combined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and to discuss their differential diagnoses.

Methods: A retrospective study of 6 fetuses with oral masses was performed at a tertiary referral center. The imaging features of prenatal ultrasonography and MRI in the diagnosis of fetal oral masses were analyzed.

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Lymphangioma Formation Following Hyaluronic Acid Injection for Lip Augmentation.

Cureus

January 2021

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rotherham National Health Service Foundation Trust, Rotherham, GBR.

Administration of hyaluronic acid (HA) filler for aesthetic lip augmentation is a routine and common procedure with a low rate of adverse reactions. This case report documents an extremely rare complication of lip augmentation with HA leading to the development of lymphangiomas. Lymphangiomas are uncommon hamartomas of the lymphatic system.

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Cystic lymphangioma (CL) is a rare benign tumour that arises from the lymphatic vessels. The most common site of presentation is the posterior triangle of the neck. 90% of the lesions are diagnosed before the age of two years old and only a small number is reported in adults.

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Bleomycin sclerotherapy in lymphangiomas of the head and neck region: a prospective study.

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg

May 2021

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.

Intralesional sclerotherapy for lymphatic malformations (LMs) has become a modality of choice because of the high morbidity and recurrence rates with surgical excision. Traditionally, the macrocystic variant has shown good results with sclerotherapy. This prospective study was performed to evaluate the role of bleomycin sclerotherapy in the management of different radiological variants of LM.

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[Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma treated by sildenafil].

Rev Med Liege

July 2020

Service de Chirurgie cardiovasculaire, CHU Liège, Belgique.

Article Synopsis
  • * Diagnosis involves imaging studies, but definitive confirmation requires an anatomopathological examination, and complete surgical removal is the preferred treatment.
  • * The case report highlights a 62-year-old patient with retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma successfully treated with the oral drug sildenafil, showcasing an alternative approach when surgery is not an option.
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