Lingual lymphangioma ablation with high power diode laser: a case report
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Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
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Introduction: Lymphangioma is a rare vascular anomaly that affects the lymphatic vessels. Its
etiology is not yet clear and it usually occurs in the head and neck region. This pathology is
commonly diagnosed in childhood and there is no consensus about the most effective treatment
of it.
Case Report: We report a case of lymphangioma located on the dorsum of the tongue in a
9-year-old boy, with the clinical appearance of small transparent vesicles similar to “frog-eggs”.
The diagnosis was defined according to the clinical aspect and ultrasound images. The treatment
performed consisted of two sessions of ablation with a high-power diode laser.
Conclusion: High-intensity diode laser ablation was a safe and effective tool for the treatment of
this lesion in the tongue, which provided the patient with a faster, efficient transoperative period
and a more comfortable postoperative period.
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Lymphangioma, Lymphatic system, Ablation techniques, Lasers semiconductor
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7118497/