In this
retrospective study, conducted over 7 years (2009-2016) at the ENT and Head and
Neck Surgery Department of the Donka National Hospital, we report 2 cases of
cervicofacial cystic lymphangiomas. They were a 28-month-old
girl and a 2-year-old boy. The symptomatology was noted after their birth.
Dyspnea and dysphagia were found in the boy. They had a satisfactory general
condition. ENT examination noted a cystic-like tumor syndrome. Imaging showed
evidence of a cystic lymphangioma of the cervicofacial region. Pathological
examination confirmed the diagnosis. All patients underwent exeresis
cervicotomy. We found adhesion of the lymphangioma cyst to the internal jugular
vein in the children. The boy presented a paralysis of the chin branch of the
facial nerve after the surgery. We did not find any tumor recurrence. However,
cystic cervicofacial lymphangiomas are a particular aspect of surgical
pathology in children in Africa. In spite of the advent of sclerosing products,
surgery remains for us the treatment of choice.
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