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Prenatal diagnosis and perinatal management of a lingual lymphangioma
Author(s) -
Paladini D.,
Morra T.,
Guida F.,
Lamberti A.,
Martinelli P.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1998.11020141.x
Subject(s) - medicine , lymphangioma , prenatal diagnosis , obstetrics , pregnancy , fetus , intensive care medicine , radiology , genetics , biology
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 suspected 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. Copyright © 1998 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology