Abstract

Venous malformations and lymphatic malformations of the head and neck region are uncommon causes for obstructive sleep apnea in the pediatric population. The need for treatment for these malformations depends on the location and size of lesion and associated complications such as ulceration, bleeding, or chronic airway obstruction leading to obstructive sleep apnea. Treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea include conservative approach with continuous positive airway pressure therapy, surgical excision, and sclerotherapy. Management of children with large venous or lymphatic malformations that develop severe obstructive sleep apnea often requires multidisciplinary care involving otolaryngology, sleep medicine, and interventional radiology. We report 2 pediatric cases, one with congenital lymphatic malformation and another with venous malformation causing polysomnographically confirmed severe sleep apnea and discuss their management.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.