Giant cervical lymphangioma in a pediatric patient: a case report Linfangioma cervical gigante en paciente pediátrico: un reporte de caso

Abstract

Lymphangiomas are rare benign congenital malformations of the lymphatic system, typically found in the cervical region and often presenting without symptoms. They are slow-growing, variable in size, and can cause compressive symptoms that may put the patient's life at risk. Diagnosis is made through clinical examination and imaging such as ultrasound or tomography. Surgery is considered the best therapeutic option. We present the case of a one-year-old patient from Pucallpa, Peru, who was admitted to the Hospital Amazónico with a deforming right cervical mass compatible with a cystic lymphangioma with local necrosis. The patient exhibited difficulty swallowing food, spontaneous crying, pain, hyporexia, cough, and fever. Surgical exploration of the right cervical region and complete resection of the tumor were performed. The patient evolved favorably and was discharged 8 days postoperatively.