Giant Lymphatic Malformations in Lower Extremity in an Adult: A Case Report. (December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Seo, Bommie Florence; Kang, Kyo Joon; Choi, Hyuk Joon; Seo, Kyung Jin; Jung, Sung-No; Shin, Jongweon
• Other Names: Papi Massimo guest-editor.; Rerkasem Kittipan guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of lower extremity wounds. Volume 17:Number 4(2018:Dec.)
• Page Start: 285
• Page End: 289
• Publication Date: 2018-12
• Subjects: lymphatic malformations -- lower extremity -- adult -- trauma; Leg -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Leg -- Ulcers -- Periodicals; Wound healing -- Periodicals; 617.584
• DOI: 10.1177/1534734618810947
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1534-7346

Abstract

Lymphatic malformations are benign vascular malformations rarely seen in adults. There have been only around 100 cases reported in the literature, most of them located in the head and neck area. The etiology is poorly understood but trauma, infection, or tumors have been suggested as possible causes. We present an unusual case of lymphatic malformations in the lower extremity of a 56-year-old male patient after minor trauma. The masses were asymptomatic but progressively enlarged for a period of 2 months, developing into a mass with a 21-cm-long axis in computed tomography images. Total surgical resection was performed and there were no complications or recurrence during the 1-year follow-up period. We present this rare case with a review of relevant previous literatures.