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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Lymphangioma may be classified according to [classification method] into 3 subtypes, Microcystic type also known as lymphangioma circumscriptum, macrocystic type, also known as cystic hygroma and mixed type. The classification is based on histologic formation.

Classification

Lymphangioma may be classified according to into 3 subtypes:

• Microcystic type also known as lymphangioma circumscriptum.
• Macrocystic type, also known as cystic hygroma.
• Mixed type.