Injection Sclerotherapy With Bleomycin VS Doxycycline in Patients With Lymphatic Malformations

Injection Sclerotherapy With Bleomycin VS Doxycycline in Patients With Lymphatic Malformations:A Randomized Controlled Trial

This is a randomized clinical trial comparing the safety and effectiveness of injection sclerotherapy using bleomycin versus doxycycline in children under 12 years with lymphatic malformations. The study will assess reduction in lesion size, clinical improvement, and treatment-related complications over six months.

This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of injection sclerotherapy using bleomycin versus doxycycline in pediatric patients under 12 years of age diagnosed with lymphatic malformations. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either bleomycin or doxycycline injections at Holy family hospital Rawalpindi Pakistan.

The study will monitor participants over a six-month follow-up period to assess primary outcomes, including reduction in lesion size and clinical improvement, as well as secondary outcomes such as treatment-related complications, number of treatment sessions required, and overall patient tolerance.

Standard hospital protocols for injection sclerotherapy will be followed, and safety will be monitored by the principal investigator and treating physicians. Participants' caregivers will provide informed consent prior to enrollment. This study is designed to provide evidence on the comparative effectiveness of bleomycin versus doxycycline for pediatric lymphatic malformations

Inclusion Criteria:

Age 0-12 years Radiological diagnosis of macrocytic/mixed lymphatic malformations. No prior sclerotherapy/surgical treatment. Informed consent from guardians

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Exclusion Criteria:

• microcytic lymphatic malformations Allergies to bleomycin/Doxycycline. Significant co morbidities Active infection at lesion site.