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Lymphangioma

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}} Lymphangioma is a benign proliferation of tumored lymph vessels, and are rare. However, they are important to recognize because they may mimic many vascular tumors including angiosarcomasand Kaposi's sarcoma.

These tumors may occur anywhere but usually present in the head and neck in children and infants. Visceral organs such as the lungs and gastrointestinal tract may also be involved. In the soft tissue, these tumors may be present as a soft fluctuant mass that varies in size.

The tumor is a benign neoplasmor hamartomaarising from lymphatic vessels, manifesting as a raised, soft, shaggy, bubbly, pinkish-white lesion; cosmetic considerations may warrant attempted removal of lymphangiomas.

See also

  • Lymphangiosarcoma

External links

  • USC
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