1. NEW TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR LYMPHANGIOMA IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN.
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Giguere, Chantal M., Bauman, Nancy M., and Smith, Richard J.H.
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LYMPHATIC diseases , *GENETIC disorders in children , *GENETIC disorder treatment , *THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Lymphangiomas are congenital malformations of the lymphatic system. These lesions occur most often in the head and neck area, and their treatment continues to be a challenge. Fortunately, a number of advances have occurred in the diagnosis and management of lymphatic malformations in the past decade. The purpose of this article is to clarify the embryology, pathogenesis, histopathology, and classification of these lesions, as well as to describe their various forms of clinical presentation. We provide a complete review of the diagnostic measures available and thoroughly discuss new therapeutic interventions proposed to treat lymphangiomas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2002