Introduction: Cystic lymphangiomas are rare benign malformative tumors of the
lymphatic system of obscure etiopathogenesis. The cervico-facial location
remains the most common (75%). Although benign, these tumors remain potentially
fatal, due to possible compression of the upper aero-digestive tract.The aim
of this work is to study the epidemiological, diagnostic and therapeutic
characteristics of cervico-mandibular congenital cystic lymphangiomas in the
pediatric surgery department of the Donka National Hospital (HND) Conakry. Patients
and methods: This is a retrospective and descriptive study of 13 files
lasting 7 years from January 2015 to December 31, 2021. The files of children
whose age is less than or equal to 15 years operated on cervical tumor with
histological evidence of cystic lymphangioma were retained. The data were
analyzed using SPSS statistical software 21 and anonymously. Results: The incidence of this study was 1.86 cases per year and a sex ratio of 0.62 in
favor of girls. The average age was 8 months 19 days. In the antecedents, we
only find poorly monitored pregnancies. The average size of the tumors was
11.85 cm. Cervical ultrasound and standard x-ray of the cervical mass were the
only examinations performed. Total surgical excision of the cervical tumor was
performed in all patients. The mass was polycystic on exploration. The
histological examination of the surgical specimens was in favor of a cystic
lymphangioma. The surgical consequences were simple in 11 patients (84.62%) and
complicated by parietal suppuration in 2 cases (15.38%). There were no cases of recurrence after one year of follow-up. Conclusion: Cervico
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