Cystic lymphangioma in adults: can trauma be the trigger?
Cystic lymphangioma is a rare congenital anomaly of the lymphatic system. Most lesions present in infancy or early childhood with a swelling in the head and neck region. We report the case of a lady who presented with a cystic swelling in the suprascapular region that appeared after a fall on outstretched hands. Repeated aspiration and depomedrone injection failed to prevent recurrence. Surgical excision achieved complete removal, and histology showed the lesion as cystic lymphangioma, a rare condition to appear on the shoulder in an adult after trauma.
Aneeshkumar
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Department of ENT, Staffordshire General Hospital, Staffordshire, UK. mkaneesh@hotmail.com
Kale
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Kabbani
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David
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D000058:Accidental Falls; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D018191:Lymphangioma, Cystic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D012782:Shoulder / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries