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[[Lymphatic]] [[malformations]] are [[benign]]. | [[Lymphatic]] [[malformations]] are [[benign]]. | ||
They are classified as: | They are classified as:<ref name="pmid2644602">{{cite journal |vauthors=Abu-Hamad A, Provencher D, Ganjei P, Penalver M |title=Lymphangioma circumscriptum of the vulva: case report and review of the literature |journal=Obstet Gynecol |volume=73 |issue=3 Pt 2 |pages=496–9 |date=March 1989 |pmid=2644602 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | ||
* Microcystic type also known as [[lymphangioma circumscriptum]] | * Microcystic type also known as [[lymphangioma circumscriptum]] | ||
* Macrocystic type, also known as [[cystic hygroma]]. | * Macrocystic type, also known as [[cystic hygroma]]. | ||
Revision as of 14:46, 16 October 2018
Lymphatic malformations are benign.
They are classified as:[1]
- Microcystic type also known as lymphangioma circumscriptum
- Macrocystic type, also known as cystic hygroma.
- Mixed type
Microcystic lymphatic malformation (lymphangioma circumscriptum):
- These are small, translucent, hemorrhagic cluster of vesicles, through which lymphatic fluid leaks.
- It is present at birth.
- The most commonly involved sites are proximal extremities, trunk, axilla, and the oral cavity.
Macrocystic lymphatic malformation (cystic hygroma):
- It is comprised of large endothelium lined, interconnected ducts which are visible on skin as an enlarged, soft swelling.
- It soft, cystic, poorly demarcated mass, most commonly found in the cervicofacial region, axilla, or chest wall.
- Cystic hygroma can be detected through ultrasonography in prenatal period during first trimester.
Mixed Type:
- Microcystic and macrocystic lymphangiomas are often found in the same site.
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