We describe the prenatal ultrasonographic features that led to the diagnosis of a lingual lymphangioma. The risk of upper airway obstruction, which is associated with this rare abnormality, prompted us to plan careful perinatal management. We believe that, in cases of uspected lymphangioma of the tongue or other oropharyngeal tumors, elective delivery should be carried out in a tertiary referral center in which emergency ventilation and tracheostomy are possible.
Prenatal diagnosis and perinatal management of a lingual lymphangioma / Paladini, Dario; Morra, T.; Guida, F.; Lamberti, A.; Martinelli, Pasquale. - In: ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY. - ISSN 0960-7692. - 11:(1998), pp. 141-143. [10.1046/j.1469-0705.1998.11020141.x]
Prenatal diagnosis and perinatal management of a lingual lymphangioma
PALADINI, DARIO;MARTINELLI, PASQUALE
1998
Abstract
We describe the prenatal ultrasonographic features that led to the diagnosis of a lingual lymphangioma. The risk of upper airway obstruction, which is associated with this rare abnormality, prompted us to plan careful perinatal management. We believe that, in cases of uspected lymphangioma of the tongue or other oropharyngeal tumors, elective delivery should be carried out in a tertiary referral center in which emergency ventilation and tracheostomy are possible.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
