An aggressive lymphatic malformation (Gorham's disease) leading to death of a child

J Pediatr Surg. 2013 Jan;48(1):239-42. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.10.045.

Abstract

Here in, we present a case of aggressive Gorham's disease in a 10 year old boy. We document its evolution from a seemingly benign buttock mass to a widely invasive disease that was ultimately fatal. We highlight the challenges in the management of such an aggressive, yet benign process and review the available literature on the subject.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteolysis, Essential / diagnosis*