A case of cavernous lymphangioma in mediastinum.
- Author:
Jin Kee JUNG
;
Sang Du LEE
;
Kee Yong PARK
;
Dock Yong CHUNG
;
Mi Sun LEE
;
Jong Gun KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Cavernous lymphangioma;
Mediastinum
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Drainage;
Humans;
Infant;
Lymphangioma*;
Lymphatic System;
Lymphatic Vessels;
Male;
Mediastinum*;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
1993;36(3):417-422
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cavernous lymphangioma in mediastinum is a rare congenital malformation of lymphatic system and is caused by lack of adequate drainage from the sequestrated lymphatic vessels to the venous system due to insufficiency or atresia of the efferent lymphatic channels The authors experienced 10 month-old male patient with cavernous lymphangioma in mediastinum documented by chest CT and open biopsy The review of the literature was made briefly.
