Pleural-Based Intrathoracic Cystic Lymphangioma in an Infant Mimicking a Pneumonia

Abstract EN

Cystic lymphangioma is an uncommon benign tumor that occurs primarily in children in the cervical region.

We report the first case of a pleural-based cystic lymphangioma in an infant.

The patient was admitted for RUL pneumonia.

Because of the persistence of the radiographic findings despite clinical improvement, a computed tomography (CT) and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan were performed.

They showed a multiloculated cystic lesion in the superior posterior right hemithorax.

A surgical procedure was performed with complete resection of the tumor.

Histopathological examination showed a pleural-based intrathoracic multicystic lymphangioma.

One year after the surgery, the patient feels well without any sign of recurrence.