A case of cystic lymphangioma in the submandibular region of an adult

Abstract

Cystic lymphangioma usually occurs in infants and children, but rarely develops in adults. We report a case of cystic lymphangioma arising in the left submandibular region of 44-year-old woman. The patient presented with a soft, painless mass in the left submandibular region in December 2012. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a multilocular lesion surrounding the submandibular gland. The patient underwent resection of the tumor with the submandibular gland under general anesthesia in March 2013. Histopathological examination revealed cystic lymphangioma. There has been no evidence of recurrence as of 4 years 3 months after surgery.