CASE REPORT article
Front. Surg.
Sec. Surgical Oncology
Volume 12 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2025.1702543
This article is part of the Research TopicRecent Advancements and New Developments in Reconstructive SurgeryView all 11 articles
Endoscopy-assisted surgical management for a giant axillary cystic lymphangioma: a case report
Provisionally accepted
- Baoji People's Hospital, Baoji, China
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Cystic lymphangioma is a benign malformation arising from aberrant lymphatic development, commonly occurring in the neck and axilla. While typically asymptomatic, complete surgical excision remains the primary treatment. We present a case of a giant left axillary cystic lymphangioma (approximately 15×15× 10 cm) in a young female patient. An endoscopy-assisted surgical approach was employed: a small incision facilitated initial access and establishment of the operative field, while endoscopy provided magnified visualization of anatomical relationships between the mass and surrounding structures, enabling precise dissection and complete resection. Histopathological examination confirmed cystic lymphangioma. At 6-month follow-up, the patient exhibited no complications or recurrence. No reports exist on endoscopic management. This successful management offers a valuable reference for the clinical treatment of similar lesions.
Keywords: Axilla, cystic lymphangioma, case report, Endoscopy-assisted, Surgery
Received: 10 Sep 2025; Accepted: 16 Oct 2025.
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* Correspondence: Xiong Lu, chinamd123@163.com
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