J Korean Pediatr Soc.  1993 Mar;36(3):417-422.

A case of cavernous lymphangioma in mediastinum

• Jung JK
• Lee SD
• Park KY
• Chung DY
• Lee MS
• Kim JG

Abstract

Cavernous lymphangioma in mediastinum is a rare congenital malformation of lymphatic system and is caused by lack of adequate drainage from the sequestrated lymphatic vessels to the venous system due to insufficiency or atresia of the efferent lymphatic channels The authors experienced 10 month-old male patient with cavernous lymphangioma in mediastinum documented by chest CT and open biopsy The review of the literature was made briefly.

Keyword

Cavernous lymphangioma; Mediastinum

MeSH Terms

Biopsy
Drainage
Humans
Infant
Lymphangioma*
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic Vessels
Male
Mediastinum*
Tomography, X-Ray Computed