A case of cystic lymphangioma of the cheek

Abstract

The cystic lymphangioma is a rare tumor of the head and neck. A case of cystic lymphangioma in the cheek of a 16-year-old female was presented. The tumors were two round masses measuring 37×37mm and 20×20mm which were clinically diagnosed as an angioma. The lesion wa-s excised completely from intra-oral approach. Histologically, the excisional specimen consisted of dilated lymphatic vessels. After one year and eight months, there was no evidence of recurrence. The clinical characteristics, treatment and prognosis of 21 cases published in the literature of oral and maxillofacial surgery were analyzed and summarized.