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== References ==
== References ==
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Revision as of 14:51, 16 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.


References

  1. Abu-Hamad A, Provencher D, Ganjei P, Penalver M (March 1989). "Lymphangioma circumscriptum of the vulva: case report and review of the literature". Obstet Gynecol. 73 (3 Pt 2): 496–9. PMID 2644602.