Giant mediastinal lymphatic malformation in a neonate treated with sclerotherapy

摘要

Lymphatic malformation or previously known as ‘lymphangioma’are well-recognized congenital pathologies among the pediatric-agegroup, usually presenting before the age of 5 years [1,2], with an incidence of approximately 1/6000 live births [3]. The presentation andtreatment vary according to the site and size, which can occur in anypart of the body, usually in the head and neck or axillary areas [1,4].Less than 1% of all lymphatic malformation are isolated in the mediastinum [2,5,6], and more than 90% are diagnosed within the first 2years of life [2]. This report describes a case of a giant congenitalposterior thoracic lymphatic malformation and its progress after treatment with sclerotherapy injection using bleomycin from birth till discharge.