Higroma quístico cervical versus glándula submaxilar. Presentación de caso quirúrgico
- Sahily Espino Otero 1
- José Manuel Pose Rodríguez 2
- María de la Paz Otero Casal 2
- Blas Jorge González Manso 1
- Lenay Jimènez Gòmez 3
- 1 Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Gustavo Aldereguía Lima. Cienfuegos. Cuba
- 2 Facultad de Medicina y Odontología. Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
- 3 Policlínico Ernesto Guevara . Cienfuegos, Cuba
ISSN: 1138-123X
Year of publication: 2019
Volume: 24
Issue: 2
Pages: 45-50
Type: Article
More publications in: RCOE: Revista del Ilustre Consejo General de Colegios de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos de España
Abstract
Cystic hygroma is a diffuse dilation of the lymphatic ducts. It can present at the cervical level, where it appears as large single or multilocular cavities, due to the lack of connection of the lymphatic vessels with the jugular lymphatic sacs, or of these with the venous drainage system. With the aim of emphasizing this infrequent pathology, we present the case of a three-year-old girl with cystic hygroma in the left cervical region, which caused atrophy of the submaxillary gland on that side, which received surgical treatment. Conclusions: Depending on the location and structures involved, treatment can vary: from an expectant management; the use of drugs that act as sclerosing agents, decreasing their size if it is possible to perform surgery; and in other cases surgery as the first option and the use of sclerosants, in recurrent stages. Currently, the research is oriented towards antiangiogenesis treatments and the modulation of growth factors.