ArticleCase reports in otolaryngology2019
Sirolimus: A Successful Medical Treatment for Head and Neck Lymphatic Malformations.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Sirolimus for vascular anomalies in the first year of life: a systematic review.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2024Pooled it
- Efficacy of sirolimus in children with lymphatic malformations of the head and neck.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2022Pooled it
- A multi-step approach to overcome challenges in the management of head and neck lymphatic malformations, and response to treatment.Orphanet journal of rare diseases · 2024Article
- A Radiologic Grading System for Assessing the Radiographic Outcome of Treatment in Lymphatic and Lymphatic-Venous Malformations of the Head and Neck.AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology · 2021Article
- Functional outcomes in children with reduction glossectomy for vascular malformations - "less is more!"Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · 2021Article
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Abstract
Lymphatic malformations are abnormalities that arise in the developing lymphatic system, most frequently presenting in the head and neck. They are typically treated with sclerotherapy, laser therapy, or surgery for localized lesions. Sirolimus, an inhibitor of the mammalian target of rapamycin, is a relatively new medical therapy for the treatment of vascular malformations. This case report presents the improvements and complications seen in a female infant who was diagnosed with a large lymphatic malformation on prenatal ultrasound and has been treated with sirolimus during the first 9 months of life.
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