Lymphangioma classification

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 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