Abstract | PURPOSE: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of intralesional bleomycin sclerotherapy in the treatment of lymphangioma in children and to determine the incidence of complications in the treatment. METHODS: RESULTS: Complete resolution was seen in 63% (15/24) of lesions, 21% (5/24) had good response and 16% (4/24) had poor response. The tumour recurred in 2 patients. Two other patients had abscess formation at the site of injection. No other serious complications or side effects were observed. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Z Rozman, R R Thambidorai, A M Zaleha, Z Zakaria, M A Zulfiqar |
Journal | Biomedical imaging and intervention journal
(Biomed Imaging Interv J)
2011 Jul-Sep
Vol. 7
Issue 3
Pg. e18
ISSN: 1823-5530 [Electronic] Malaysia |
PMID | 22279495
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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