Cystic lymphangioma in the submandibular triangle in the adult.
- Author:
Eun Kyung KIM
1
;
Won Jeong HAN
;
Sang Joon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Korea. ekkim@anseo.dankook.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
lymphangioma;
cystic;
neck;
magnetic resonance imaging
- MeSH:
Adult*;
Endothelium;
Humans;
Lymphangioma;
Lymphangioma, Cystic*;
Lymphatic System;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Neck;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
2001;31(3):175-179
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cystic lymphangioma is an uncommon benign developmental tumor of the lymphatic system, seen rarely in adults. A 23-year-old man visited DKUDH complaining of the painless swelling in the right submandibular triangle area. It was reported that swelling had increased since 5 months ago. Clinically, fluctuant and mobile mass was palpated at the right submandibular area. CT scan showed a large, well-defined, homogenous low density mass, measuring 5.0X2.5X4.0 cm. T1W MRI scan demonstrated a large, multiseptated homogenous low signal mass with septum and rim enhancement. Proton-density and T2W MRI scan showed mass of high signal intensity. MRI scan was able to delineate better the enhanced multiseptation and extent of the lesion. Histopathologically, a lobulated cystic mass lined by a layer of flattened endothelium was observed.
