Adult cystic hygroma: successful use of OK-432 (Picibanil).

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

We report an adult case of cystic lymphangioma treated with OK-432 (Picibanil).

METHOD:

A case report and review of the literature concerning the use of OK-432 to treat cystic lymphangioma is presented.

RESULTS:

A 31-year-old woman developed a cystic lymphangioma four weeks post-partum. This was treated initially by aspiration, for diagnostic purposes. Investigation suggested that surgery would be challenging. A review of the literature demonstrated success with OK-432 in the treatment of this condition, although primarily in the paediatric population. This patient was successfully treated thus, and at the time of writing remained symptom free. A suggested management plan is outlined.

CONCLUSION:

Treatment with OK-432 is useful in the management of cystic lymphangiomas in adults and should be considered as first line treatment.

• Authors: S L Woolley, D R K Smith, S Quine
• Journal: The Journal of laryngology and otology (J Laryngol Otol) Vol. 122 Issue 11 Pg. 1260-4 (Nov 2008) ISSN: 1748-5460 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 18430261 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Antineoplastic Agents
• Picibanil

Topics

• Adult
• Antineoplastic Agents (administration & dosage)
• Female
• Head and Neck Neoplasms (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Injections
• Lymphangioma, Cystic (drug therapy)
• Picibanil (administration & dosage)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed
• Treatment Outcome