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Revision as of 18:55, 15 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.[2]
- 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.
References
- ↑ Verma SB (July 2009). "Lymphangiectasias of the skin: victims of confusing nomenclature". Clin. Exp. Dermatol. 34 (5): 566–9. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2230.2009.03300.x. PMID 19456771.
- ↑ Rozovsky LE, Sheaff CM, Doughty CC (January 1976). "Collection of out-of-province accounts". Dimens Health Serv. 53 (1): 8–9. PMID 1318.
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