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* When evaluating a patient for lymphangioma , you should take a detailed history of the presenting symptom (duration, onset, progression), other associated symptoms, and a thorough medication review. Other specific areas of focus when obtaining the history are outlined below: | * When evaluating a patient for lymphangioma , you should take a detailed history of the presenting symptom (duration, onset, progression), other associated symptoms, and a thorough medication review. Other specific areas of focus when obtaining the history are outlined below: | ||
:* Review family history for members with positive history of the disease | :* Review family history for members with positive history of the disease | ||
:* Review medical history for genetic disorders | :* Review medical history for [[genetic]] disorders | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
* The majority of patients with lymphangioma are asymptomatic. | * The majority of patients with lymphangioma are asymptomatic. | ||
* As the mass increases in size, lymphangioma patients may develop site-specific symptoms, such as: | * As the mass increases in size, lymphangioma patients may develop site-specific symptoms, such as: | ||
:* Dysphagia | :* [[Dysphagia]] | ||
:* Difficulty breathing | :* Difficulty breathing | ||
:* Constipation | :* [[Constipation]] | ||
:* Failure to thrive | :* [[Failure to thrive]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]
Overview
The majority of patients with lymphangioma are asymptomatic.
History
- When evaluating a patient for lymphangioma , you should take a detailed history of the presenting symptom (duration, onset, progression), other associated symptoms, and a thorough medication review. Other specific areas of focus when obtaining the history are outlined below:
- Review family history for members with positive history of the disease
- Review medical history for genetic disorders
Symptoms
- The majority of patients with lymphangioma are asymptomatic.
- As the mass increases in size, lymphangioma patients may develop site-specific symptoms, such as:
- Dysphagia
- Difficulty breathing
- Constipation
- Failure to thrive