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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Lymphatic cyst, lymphocyst, chylocele, chyloma, chylous cyst, (distal) thoracic duct cyst
Definitions
- Benign cyst formed from leaking lymph channels
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Majdalany BS et al: Contemporary lymphatic interventions for post-operative lymphatic leaks. Transl Androl Urol. 9(Suppl 1):S104-13, 2020
- Abadi P et al: 18F-FDG PET/CT to differentiate malignant necrotic lymph node from benign cystic lesions in the neck. Ann Nucl Med. 31(2):101-8, 2017
- Warren PS et al: Percutaneous transcervical thoracic duct embolization for treatment of a cervical lymphocele following anterior spinal fusion: a case report. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 24(12):1901-5, 2013
- Hamilton BE et al: Characteristic imaging findings in lymphoceles of the head and neck. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 197(6):1431-5, 2011
- Wang YA et al: Spontaneous thoracic duct cyst presenting as a left supraclavicular mass - report of a case and review of literature. Phlebology. 24(2):82-4, 2009
- Roh JL et al: OK-432 sclerotherapy of cervical chylous lymphocele after neck dissection. Laryngoscope. 118(6):999-1002, 2008
- Ceylan A et al: Neck swelling following a vigorous neck massage. Diagnosis: cervical lymphocele. Neth J Med. 2007 Jun;65(6):219, 221. Erratum in: Neth J Med. 65(9):338, 2007
- Hekiert A et al: Spontaneous cervical lymphocele. Head Neck. 29(1):77-80, 2007
- Moesgaard L et al: Cervical thoracic duct cyst: a differential diagnosis of left supraclavicular swelling. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 264(7):797-9, 2007
- Nouwen J et al: Lymphocele after neck dissection. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 113(1):39-42, 2004
- Podbielski FJ et al: Spontaneous right cervicothoracic lymphocoele. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 125(3):736-7, 2003
- Ray J et al: Spontaneous thoracic duct cyst. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 260(5):280-2, 2003
- Lecanu JB et al: Lymphocele of the thoracic duct presenting as a left supraclavicular mass: a case report and review of the literature. Auris Nasus Larynx. 28(3):275-7, 2001
- Myers LL et al: Unilocular cervical lymphatic cyst in an adult. Am J Otolaryngol. 21(6):412-5, 2000
- Cope C et al: Management of chylothorax by percutaneous catheterization and embolization of the thoracic duct: prospective trial. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 10(9):1248-54, 1999
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Lymphatic cyst, lymphocyst, chylocele, chyloma, chylous cyst, (distal) thoracic duct cyst
Definitions
- Benign cyst formed from leaking lymph channels
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Majdalany BS et al: Contemporary lymphatic interventions for post-operative lymphatic leaks. Transl Androl Urol. 9(Suppl 1):S104-13, 2020
- Abadi P et al: 18F-FDG PET/CT to differentiate malignant necrotic lymph node from benign cystic lesions in the neck. Ann Nucl Med. 31(2):101-8, 2017
- Warren PS et al: Percutaneous transcervical thoracic duct embolization for treatment of a cervical lymphocele following anterior spinal fusion: a case report. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 24(12):1901-5, 2013
- Hamilton BE et al: Characteristic imaging findings in lymphoceles of the head and neck. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 197(6):1431-5, 2011
- Wang YA et al: Spontaneous thoracic duct cyst presenting as a left supraclavicular mass - report of a case and review of literature. Phlebology. 24(2):82-4, 2009
- Roh JL et al: OK-432 sclerotherapy of cervical chylous lymphocele after neck dissection. Laryngoscope. 118(6):999-1002, 2008
- Ceylan A et al: Neck swelling following a vigorous neck massage. Diagnosis: cervical lymphocele. Neth J Med. 2007 Jun;65(6):219, 221. Erratum in: Neth J Med. 65(9):338, 2007
- Hekiert A et al: Spontaneous cervical lymphocele. Head Neck. 29(1):77-80, 2007
- Moesgaard L et al: Cervical thoracic duct cyst: a differential diagnosis of left supraclavicular swelling. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 264(7):797-9, 2007
- Nouwen J et al: Lymphocele after neck dissection. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 113(1):39-42, 2004
- Podbielski FJ et al: Spontaneous right cervicothoracic lymphocoele. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 125(3):736-7, 2003
- Ray J et al: Spontaneous thoracic duct cyst. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 260(5):280-2, 2003
- Lecanu JB et al: Lymphocele of the thoracic duct presenting as a left supraclavicular mass: a case report and review of the literature. Auris Nasus Larynx. 28(3):275-7, 2001
- Myers LL et al: Unilocular cervical lymphatic cyst in an adult. Am J Otolaryngol. 21(6):412-5, 2000
- Cope C et al: Management of chylothorax by percutaneous catheterization and embolization of the thoracic duct: prospective trial. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 10(9):1248-54, 1999
