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Surgical management of lymphangiomas in adults

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. J. Curran ,
N. Malik ,
D. McShane  and
C. V. I. Timon
A. J. Curran
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, St James's, Dublin, Ireland.
N. Malik
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, St James's, Dublin, Ireland.
D. McShane
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, The Adelaide Hospitals, Dublin, Ireland.
C. V. I. Timon*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, St James's, Dublin, Ireland.
*
Address for correspondence: Professor Conrad Timon, M.D., D.M.M.D., F.R.C.S.I., F.R.C.S. (ORL), Professorial Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
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Abstract

Lymphangiomas are uncommon benign congenital tumours. Most occur in the head and neck region and the vast majority present before the age of two. This paper describes the presentation and management of four cases presenting after puberty and involving the parotid gland. The cases are unusual in that all were intimately associated with the facial nerve and in an older population. The value of selective neck dissection and facial nerve exposure as an approach to these lesions is discussed.

Keywords

Head and neck neoplasmsParotid glandLymphangioma
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 110 , Issue 6 , June 1996 , pp. 586 - 589
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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