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Lymphatic Malformation Embolization

Date: Dec 31, 2014

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How would you code aspiration and embolization of facial macrocystic lymphatic malformation? "US 20 gauge needle into neck/facial lymph malformation. Aspiration of fluid sent to pathology. Injection of contrast for lymphangiogram under fluoroscopic guidance was performed, confirming isolated cystic structure. Contrast was aspirated, and we performed infusion of doxyclcline with sterile water and contrast under fluoroscopy. No evidence of non-target embolization. Catheter tract was plugged with collogen matrix."

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