Linfangioma hipofaríngeo en adulto: presentación de un caso clínico / Hypopharyngeal lymphangioma in adults: Presentation of a case report

Los linfangiomas son malformaciones linfáticas benignas infrecuentes; se manifiestan principalmente en la infancia. Pueden desarrollarse en cualquier zona del cuerpo, más frecuentemente cabeza y cuello, siendo su compromiso faríngeo extremadamente poco común. Dada su clínica inespecífica se requiere un análisis anatomopatológico preciso para concretar un correcto diagnóstico. Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 40 años con historia de disfagia y odinofagia de un año de evolución cuyo estudio imagenológico y con nasofibroscopía evidenció un tumor redondeado alojado en seno piriforme derecho, la biopsia excisional confirmó el diagnóstico de linfangioma. Se debe considerar el diagnóstico de linfangioma dentro de los diagnósticos diferenciales de tumores en faringe y concientizar su presencia en pacientes adulto, para ofrecer el manejo óptimo basado, ya sea en escisión quirúrgica completa, para evitar la recurrencia asociado, o al uso de sustancias esclerosantes.

Lymphangiomas are infrequent benign lymphatic malformations, with clinical manifestations mainly at birth or in childhood. They can develop in any area of the body, most frequently the head and neck, and their pharyngeal involvement is extremely rare. Given its nonspecific symptoms, it requires a precise pathological analysis to make a correct diagnosis. We present the case of a 40-year-old woman with a 1-year history of dysphagia and odynophagia whose imaging study and nasofibroscopy revealed a rounded tumor lodged in the right pyriform sinus. The excisional biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of lymphangioma. The diagnosis of lymphangioma should be considered within the differentials of tumors in the pharynx and awareness of its presence in adults to offer optimal management based on complete surgical excision to avoid recurrence or management with use of sclerosing substances.

Neuronavegación en exéresis de linfangioma orbitario / Neuronavigation in exeresis of orbital lymphangioma

El linfangioma es un tumor benigno raro y predominante en la infancia, debido a su crecimiento puede comprometer al órgano donde se desarrolla, se han propuesto varias opciones de trata-miento, sin embargo, la cirugía continúa siendo la primera opción. La neuronavegación permite realizar exéresis con gran precisión y de utilidad en cirugía ocular, por lo que disminuye el riesgo de secuelas después de una exéresis de linfangioma orbitario.

Lymphangioma is a benign tumor predominantly in childhood, due to growth that can compromise the organ where it grows. Several treatment options, have been proposed however,surgery remains the first choice. Neuronavigation allows successful excision and use in eye surgery,which decreases the risk of sequels following excision of orbital lymphangioma.

Exéresis de linfangioma en encía con electrobisturí / Exeresis of gingival lymphangioma with an electric scalpel

El linfagioma es considerado por la mayoría de los autores como una neoplasia benigna de los vasos linfáticos, que se puede presentar en cavidad oral. El 75 por ciento de los casos se presentan mayormente en la cabeza y el cuello. Cuando la boca se ve afectada, la lengua es el principal órgano que muestra alteraciones clínicas. El propósito de esta presentación fue describir un caso clínico de linfangioma en tejido gingival, tratado exitosamente mediante extirpación quirúrgica con electrobisturí. Se trata de una paciente de 13 años de edad, que acudió a consulta por presentar sangrado a nivel de la encía de molares inferiores derechos. Durante la anamnesis no se detectaron antecedentes familiares ni personales de interés. Los resultados de los exámenes de laboratorio se encontraron en los rangos normales. A partir de los hallazgos clínicos y radiográficos observados, se establecieron como diagnósticos presuntivos: granuloma piógeno, hemangioma o linfangioma. Se realizó fase higiénica con posterior escisión quirúrgica de la lesión empleando electrobisturí. Se efectuó análisis histopatológico. Se estableció como diagnóstico: linfangioma en encía a nivel de órganos dentales 46 y 47. Se obtuvo una cicatrización excelente 15 días después de la intervención. La localización inusual de este tipo de lesiones en la encía, y su tratamiento exitoso con electrobisturí, lo constituyen en un caso interesante, debido a los escasos reportes que sobre él existen en la literatura científica(AU)

To most authors, lymphangioma is a benign neoplasm of lymphatic vessels which may occur in the oral cavity. In 75 percent of the cases it presents in the head and neck. When the mouth is affected, the tongue is the main organ showing clinical alterations. The purpose of the study was to describe a clinical case of lymphangioma of gingival tissue successfully treated by surgical removal with an electric scalpel. A 13-year-old female patient attended consultation with bleeding from the gingival tissue next to the lower right molars. No personal or family antecedents of interest were detected during history taking. Laboratory results were within normal ranges. Based on clinical and radiographic findings, the following diagnoses were tentatively established: pyogenic granuloma, hemangioma or lymphangioma. Upon cleaning up the area, surgical removal of the lesion was performed using an electric scalpel. Histopathological examination was conducted. The following diagnosis was established: lymphangioma of the gingiva at the level of dental organs 46 and 47. Excellent scarring was obtained 15 days after the intervention. The singularity of this case lies in the unusual location of this type of gingival lesion, its successful treatment with an electric scalpel, and the fact that very few reports about the subject can be found in the literature(AU)

Prenatal Ultrasound Findings of Fetal Neoplasms

A variety of neoplasms can develop in each tetal organ. Most fetal neoplasms can be detected by careful prenatal ultrasonographic examination. Some neoplosms show specific ultrasonographic findings suggesting the differential diagnosis, but others do not. Knowledge of the presence of a neoplasm in the fetus may alter the prenatal management of a pregnancy and the mode of delivery, and facilitates immediate postnatal treatment. During the last five years, we experienced 32 cases of fetal neoplasms in a variety of organs. We describe their typical ultrasonographic findings with correlating postnatal CT, MRI, and pathologic findings.

The fate of traumatic subdural hygroma in serial computed tomographic scans

We reviewed serial computed tomographic (CT) scans of 58 patients with traumatic subdural hygroma (SDG) to investigate its natural history. All were re-evaluated with a special reference to the size and density of SDG. Thirty-four patients (58.6%) were managed conservatively and 24 patients (41.4%) underwent surgery. The lesion was described as remained, reduced, resolved, enlarged and changed. Means of interval from injury to diagnosis and any changes in CT were calculated. SDGs were resolved in 12 (20.7%), reduced in 15 (25.9%), remained in 10 (17.2%), enlarged in 2 (3.4%), and changed into chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) in 19 patients (32.8%). SDG was diagnosed at 11.6 days after the injury. It was enlarged at 25.5 days, remained at 46.0 days, reduced at 59.3 days, resolved at 107.5 days, and changed into CSDH at 101.5 days in average. SDGs were developed as delayed lesions, and changed sequentially. They enlarged for a while, then reduced in size. The final path of a SDG was either resolution or CSDH formation. Nearly half of SDGs was resolved or reduced within three months, however, 61.3% of unresolved or unreduced SDG became iso- or hyperdense CSDH. These results suggest that the unresolved SDG is the precursor of CSDH.

Lymphagiome kystique cervical: apport de l'echographie et de la tomodensitometrie: a propos d'un cas. [Lette]

Les auteurs; a partir d'un cas de lymphagiome kystique cervical; signalent l'apport de l'imagerie medicale; surtout de l'echographie et la tomodensitometrie; dans le diagnostic de cette affection rare

Chilaiditi's syndrome in surgical practice. [case report]

Transients or persistent hepatodiaphragmic interposition of the colon or small intestine; so called chilaiditi's syndrome; is a frequent and general asymptomatic condition; known to all radiologists. All authors agree; the syndrome is commonest in elderly patient. The case reported here is that of 78-year-old man with a long history of abdominal pain; constipation; abdominal distension; loss of appetite; loss of weight and general weakness. Physical examination at admission revealed a cachetic man; dehydrated; with a soft; tympanic; distended abdomen. Routine chest and abdominal x-rays confirmed chilaiditi's syndrome