Treatment of lymphatic malformations: a more conservative approach
D Gilony, M Schwartz, T Shpitzer, R Feinmesser… - Journal of pediatric …, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Lymphatic malformation is a benign disfiguring lesion of the
neck and face in children. This study investigated the application and outcome of different
modes of treatment. METHODS: The medical files of all children with lymphatic malformation
of the head and neck attending a tertiary medical center in 1999 to 2010 were reviewed.
Findings were compared by treatment: surgery, OK-432 sclerotherapy, or observation.
RESULTS: The study group included 46 patients, most (65%) with macrocystic disease …
neck and face in children. This study investigated the application and outcome of different
modes of treatment. METHODS: The medical files of all children with lymphatic malformation
of the head and neck attending a tertiary medical center in 1999 to 2010 were reviewed.
Findings were compared by treatment: surgery, OK-432 sclerotherapy, or observation.
RESULTS: The study group included 46 patients, most (65%) with macrocystic disease …