Imaging Science in Dentistry

Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (대한영상치의학회)
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Lymphangioma of the Head and Neck: Report of 4 Cases

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  • Jeong Yeon-Hwa (Department of Dental Hygiene, Yeojoo Institute of Technology) ;
  • Cho Bong-Hae (Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Pusan National University) ;
  • Nah Kyung-Soo (Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Pusan National University)
  • 정연화 (여주대학 치위생과) ;
  • 조봉혜 (부산대학교 치과대학 구강악안면방사선학교실) ;
  • 나경수 (부산대학교 치과대학 구강악안면방사선학교실)
  • Published : 2000.03.01
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Abstract

Lymphangiomas are uncommon benign congenital tumors. Most occur in the head and neck and most lesions present by the age of 2 years. We present our experience with four patients who have lymphangiomas of the head and neck with tongue involvement. First case is a 7-year-old male who has the cystic lymphangioma of left submandibular area. Second a 22-year-old female has a lesion involving the border of right tongue. Third case is the lymphangioma which occurs in the right upper lip of a 6-year old male. The last patient is a 28-year old male who fell down and whose right face was swollen up. He had undergone an operation and been treated with steroid before. The characteristic appearances of imaging methods were described and all lesions best depicted on T2-weighted images. Our experience indicates that MRI is useful in the diagnosis and treatment planning of lymphangioma.

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