Isolated mediastinal lymphangioma herniating through the intercostal space.
Lymphangiomas are congenital malformations of the lymphatic system, and 90% have manifested by the end of the second year of life. While 75% of these are located in the cervical region, only 2% to 3% are associated with an intrathoracic extension. An isolated mediastinal lymphangioma without a cervical component is an uncommon occurrence. Presented here is an isolated mediastinal lymphangioma that herniated through the intercostal space to present as a cystic mass in the parasternal region, which has not been reported so far.
Handa
Rakesh
R
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi, India. rakeshhanda@touchtelindia.net
Kale
Ravi
R
Upadhyay
Krishan K
KK
D002675:Child, Preschool; D006547:Hernia; D006801:Humans; D018191:Lymphangioma, Cystic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012272:Ribs