Radiofrequency Ablation of Microcystic Lymphatic Malformation in the Oral Cavity: 2 Case Studies.
- Author:
Jae Woon WE
1
;
Ki Beom BAE
;
Jae Hwan KWON
;
Joong Hwan CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Maryknoll Hospital, Busan, Korea. wejae99@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lymphatic malformation;
Radiofrequency
- MeSH:
Congenital Abnormalities;
Lymphatic System;
Mouth;
Muscles;
Parturition;
Recurrence
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2008;51(2):202-205
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lymphatic malformation is a congenital abnormality of the lymphatic system, which manifests frequently at birth or before 2 years of age. Lymphatic malformations are classified as macrocystic or microcystic. Microcystic lesions typically occur above the level of mylohyoid muscle and need conservative treatment rather than surgical resection because of the high rate of incomplete excision and recurrence. We report our experience with two cases of radiofrequency ablation of lymphatic malformation in the oral cavity recently seen in our practice.
