Sotradecol (sodium tetradecyl sulfate) injection of orbital lymphangioma.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To describe the results of intralesional injection of the sclerosing agent sodium tetradecyl sulfate in patients with lymphangioma.

METHODS:

Three patients (one child and two adults) were treated.

RESULTS:

Two patients had improvement in the size of the lymphangioma, although the result was short-lived in one instance. Minimal change was noted in the third patient. Two patients had transient edema and ecchymosis, and one patient had a mild allergic reaction to the injected solution.

CONCLUSIONS:

Sodium tetradecyl sulfate may be a useful therapeutic option for some patients with eyelid or orbital lymphangioma, particularly if a previous operation has not been performed.

• Authors: T H Wojno
• Journal: Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery (Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg) Vol. 15 Issue 6 Pg. 432-7 (Nov 1999) ISSN: 0740-9303 [Print] United States
• PMID: 10588254 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Sclerosing Solutions
• Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Biopsy
• Child, Preschool
• Female
• Humans
• Injections, Intralesional
• Lymphangioma (diagnosis, therapy)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Male
• Orbital Neoplasms (diagnosis, therapy)
• Retrospective Studies
• Sclerosing Solutions (therapeutic use)
• Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate (therapeutic use)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed