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===Mixed Type:===
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*Microcystic and macrocystic lymphangiomas are often found in the same site.
*Microcystic and macrocystic lymphangiomas are often found in the same site.
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Revision as of 18:54, 15 October 2018

Lymphatic malformations are benign.

They are classified as:[1]

Microcystic lymphatic malformation (lymphangioma circumscriptum):

Macrocystic lymphatic malformation (cystic hygroma):

Mixed Type:

  • Microcystic and macrocystic lymphangiomas are often found in the same site.
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  2. 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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