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[[Lymphatic]] [[malformations]] are [[benign]]. | [[Lymphatic]] [[malformations]] are [[benign]]. | ||
They are classified as: | They are classified as:<ref name="pmid29046074">{{cite journal |vauthors=Jayappa SN, Rao P, Tandon AS, Bharathy K, Sikora SS |title=Large cystic lympangioma of the pancreas: a case reportum |journal=Ann R Coll Surg Engl |volume=100 |issue=1 |pages=e12–e14 |date=January 2018 |pmid=29046074 |doi=10.1308/rcsann.2017.0178 |url=}}</ref> | ||
* Microcystic type also known as [[lymphangioma circumscriptum]] | * Microcystic type also known as [[lymphangioma circumscriptum]] | ||
* Macrocystic type, also known as [[cystic hygroma]]. | * Macrocystic type, also known as [[cystic hygroma]]. | ||
* Mixed type | * Mixed type | ||
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===Mixed Type:=== | ===Mixed Type:=== | ||
*Microcystic and macrocystic lymphangiomas are often found in the same site. | *Microcystic and macrocystic lymphangiomas are often found in the same site. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Revision as of 14:38, 16 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.
- 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
- ↑ Jayappa SN, Rao P, Tandon AS, Bharathy K, Sikora SS (January 2018). "Large cystic lympangioma of the pancreas: a case reportum". Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 100 (1): e12–e14. doi:10.1308/rcsann.2017.0178. PMID 29046074.
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