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Head and Neck Lymphatic Tumors and Bony Abnormalities: A Clinical and Molecular Review

Head and Neck Lymphatic Tumors and Bony Abnormalities: A Clinical and Molecular Review LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY Balakrishnan, K., Majesky, M., Perkins, J. A. 2011; 9 (4): 205–12

Abstract

Lymphatic malformations and lymphatic-derived tumors commonly involve the head and neck, where they may be associated with bony abnormalities and other systemic symptoms. The reasons for the association between these disorders and local skeletal changes are largely unknown, but such changes may cause significant disease-related morbidity. Ongoing work in molecular and developmental biology is beginning to uncover potential reasons for the bony abnormalities found in head and neck lymphatic disease; this article summarizes current knowledge on possible mechanisms underlying this association.

View details for DOI 10.1089/lrb.2011.0018

View details for Web of Science ID 000299009200007

View details for PubMedID 22196287

View details for PubMedCentralID PMC3391938